Date: July 7, 2026

Operational / Strategic Disclosures

HCLTech announced it has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, which is the world's first international standard for AI management systems published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

The certification was issued by Schellman Compliance, LLC, an accredited certification body recognized by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).

The certification validates HCLTech's enterprise-wide framework for the responsible development, deployment and governance of AI within the defined scope of its Enterprise Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS).

The certification covers HCLTech's AIMS across AI lifecycle processes, including support for:

  • AI-enabled services and platforms such as the flagship AI Force platform
  • Software engineering
  • IT operations
  • Business process services

The AIMS framework aligns with evolving global regulatory requirements, including the EU AI Act.

According to Avani Desai, Chief Executive Officer of Schellman: "ISO 42001 certification takes on a different level of significance at an organization the size and complexity of HCLTech. This isn't simply about documenting policies; it's about embedding responsible AI governance into how the business operates every day."

Vijay Guntur, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Ecosystems at HCLTech, stated: "Achieving ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification reflects HCLTech's commitment to building and delivering AI responsibly at scale. This certification provides independent assurance that AI is governed responsibly through our certified AI Management System across our delivery model."

With this milestone, HCLTech joins a select group of organizations with independently validated capabilities in managing AI at scale.

Company Background

HCLTech is a global technology company with:

  • More than 227,000 people across 60 countries
  • Industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software
  • Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7 billion
  • Works with clients across major verticals including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services