HCL commemorated 49 years of leading change by collectively celebrating HCL Day across 10 locations in India. A mega plantation drive planted over 49,000 saplings pan-India, with enthusiastic participation from over 2,100 participants, including HCLTechies, government partners, nonprofits, community stakeholders, and more.

Every plantation site was buzzing with activity and joy as saplings of native species were planted. The event drew parallels with HCL's own 49-year journey, highlighting the company's agility and ability to build lasting impact.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally signed between HCLFoundation and the Tamil Nadu Department of Prisons and Correctional Services to strengthen collaboration in the presence of Dr. Maheshwar Dayal (IPS), Director General of Prisons and Correctional Persons, and Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, Senior Vice President – Global CSR and Director, HCLFoundation.

The partnership aims to foster meaningful rehabilitation, skill development, and social reintegration initiatives for incarcerated individuals, with a shared vision of creating a more inclusive and equitable society.

HCLFoundation's Sports for Change National Finals 2025, held at SSN, Chennai. A total of 758 athletes from 45 districts across 14 states came together on a stage of this magnitude for the first time. The opening ceremony was led by Padmashri Achanta Sharath Kamal, a table tennis legend, and Dr. Kala Vijayakumar, Pro Chancellor – SNU and President – SSN Institutions.

The celebrations reached a peak when Tamil Nadu lifted the champion's trophy for the second consecutive year, a proud moment for the host state that reflected the spirit, skill, and determination of the Games.
 

This year's PFC theme, 'Expanding Horizons: Scaling Impact,' delved into the transformative power of innovative thinking, collaborative spirit, and inclusive approaches in amplifying grassroots initiatives into widespread, lasting change.

 PFC celebration this year brought a joyous tribute to our collective accomplishments, infusing us with renewed energy and purpose for the journey ahead. The visual identity of PFC draws inspiration from our rural heritage, paying homage to the timeless traditions and vibrant spirit of our villages.

My E-Haat Conclave Edition 2 , was a celebration of art & artisans. This year's theme, Revitalizing the Craft Economy: Empowering Artisans, Enriching Traditions, underscores HCLTech’s commitment to fostering a sustainable future for India's artisanal community. The craft sector, comprising over 7,000,000 artisans and 35,000 unique products, is vital to the nation's economy. The Conclave featured two key panels. The first on Craft Entrepreneurship and Incubation discussed sustainable ventures and capacity building, resulting in strategies for scaling enterprises. The second on Innovation and Technology Intervention focused on enhancing productivity, market reach and engagement through technology, leading to strategies for digital empowerment and design innovation. 13th Dec, New Delhi.

HCLFoundation held the first Roundtable on the ‘Yamuna River Basin Collective Action’ an initiative by HCLFoundation, at HCLTech Noida campus. We are proud to share that HCLTech has pledged to lead the water stewardship in Yamuna basin as a part of the ‘CEO Water Mandate Water Resilience Coalition’. Various representatives from civil society organizations and think tanks working in the Yamuna Basin, including former Director General of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Mr G. Asok Kumar were a part of this discussion. Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, Senior Vice President, Global CSR, HCLTech and Director, HCLFoundation gave insights on this initiative.- 5th November, Noida.