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MPW 2025: How Roshni Nadar Malhotra is rewriting HCLTech's future

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HCLTech is actively integrating AI into its operations. Its platform, AI Force, is gaining traction, and its AI labs are witnessing growing customer engagement.
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MPW 2025: How Roshni Nadar Malhotra is rewriting HCLTech's future

As the daughter of HCL founder Shiv Nadar, Roshni Nadar Malhotra inherited a legacy steeped in technology and innovation. But today, she is not just carrying forward her father’s vision—she is shaping the future of one of India’s largest IT firms in an era dominated by AI. Her vision is clear—AI is not just a trend; it is the force shaping the next wave of enterprise solutions. “Technologies such as AI and quantum are bringing more growth opportunities as clients look to accelerate digital transformation journeys,” she says.

The company is actively integrating AI into its operations. Its platform, AI Force, is gaining traction, and its AI labs are witnessing growing customer engagement.

Beyond technology, Nadar is deeply invested in shaping HCLTech ’s workforce for the future. The Gen Z makes up nearly 30% of the company’s employees. “Gen Zs are digital natives, incredibly bold and purpose-driven. We have to rewire and adapt the organisation to the new generation,” she says. One of her key priorities is fostering women leaders in technology. “We want more women to build long-term careers in tech."

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