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HCLTech recognised as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for third consecutive year

Business Desk — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:12:49 +0000

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has been recognised as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This marks the third consecutive year that HCLTech has received this prestigious accolade, highlighting its unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards in its operations.

The recognition underscores HCLTech’s dedication to integrating core values such as integrity and social responsibility into its daily interactions with employees, clients, partners, and the broader community. To achieve this honour, HCLTech underwent a rigorous evaluation process by the World’s Most Ethical Companies® assessment, which required the provision of over 240 proof points related to ethics and compliance, governance, a culture of ethics, environmental and social impact, and overall training and awareness for its employees.

Olaf Casperson, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer at HCLTech, expressed pride in the achievement, stating, “It is an honour to once again be named as one of Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies, a further testament to our unwavering adherence to our core values and ensuring that all our people operate with the utmost respect and integrity in everything we do.”

Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair, congratulated HCLTech on its recognition, noting, “As we mark the 20th class of honourees, this group continues to raise the bar for business integrity by embedding ethics into everyday decision-making and long-term strategy. Companies with strong ethics, compliance, and governance programmes are built for better long-term performance.”

HCLTech, with a workforce of over 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivers industry-leading capabilities in AI, digital, engineering, cloud, and software. The company works with clients across major verticals, including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, High Tech, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility, and Public Services. As of the 12 months ending December 2025, HCLTech’s consolidated revenues totalled $14.5 billion.

Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).

Infosys recognised among 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

Business Desk — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:54:30 +0000

Infosys has been recognised as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, marking the sixth consecutive year the company has received this honour. Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, evaluates companies based on the Ethisphere Ethics Quotient®, which includes 240 proof points on the culture of ethics, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, and more.

In 2026, 138 companies from 17 countries and 40 industries were recognised. Infosys stands out as one of the select honorees in the technology industry, reflecting its commitment to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programmes.

Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair, congratulated Infosys, stating, “As we mark the 20th class of honorees, this group continues to raise the bar for business integrity by embedding ethics into everyday decision-making and long-term strategy. Companies with strong ethics, compliance, and governance programs are built for better long-term performance.”

Salil Parekh, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Infosys, expressed pride in the recognition, highlighting the company’s focus on strong corporate governance, ethical conduct, and responsible business practices. Parekh emphasised that trust, transparency, and accountability are foundational to delivering meaningful impact at scale, as Infosys helps clients unlock AI value.

The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, requiring detailed documentation on practices supporting robust ethics and compliance, including corporate governance, training, risk management, and environmental and social impact.

For a complete list of this year’s honorees, visit the World’s Most Ethical Companies website.

Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).

Infosys receives Compliance Leader Verification from Ethisphere

Business Desk — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:29:12 +0000

Infosys has been awarded the Compliance Leader Verification™ by Ethisphere, recognising the company’s robust ethics and compliance programme. This accolade highlights Infosys‘ commitment to integrity and responsible governance across its global operations.

The Compliance Leader Verification™ is a thorough assessment conducted by Ethisphere, a leader in ethical business practices. The evaluation process includes Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient® (EQ) and benchmarking against organisations recognised as the World’s Most Ethical Companies®. Infosys was assessed in six critical areas: programme resources and structure, perceptions of ethical culture, written standards, training and communication, risk assessment, monitoring and auditing, and enforcement, discipline, and incentives.

Eric Jorgenson, Director Data & Services at Ethisphere, commended Infosys for its dedication to advancing its Ethics & Compliance programme, noting the company’s impressive commitment given its size, with over 330,000 employees worldwide.

Inderpreet Sawhney, Chief Legal Officer & Chief Compliance Officer at Infosys, expressed honour at receiving the verification, affirming the company’s steadfast commitment to integrity and a robust ethics and compliance framework.

Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).