Key Points
- HCL marked 50 years with private Arijit Singh concert for employees on Saturday
- Founder Shiv Nadar, with net worth of $31.5 billion, attended the celebration
- HCL Technologies now reports revenues of $13.8 billion according to Forbes
HCL celebrated its 50th anniversary with a private concert by singer Arijit Singh for employees on Saturday. The event, held for HCL staff, marked five decades since the company was founded in a garage in 1976.
Videos from the celebration have since gone viral on Instagram, with clips showing Singh performing popular tracks to a cheering audience. Billionaire founder Shiv Nadar, who started the company with five colleagues, attended the event and was seen greeting attendees from a wheelchair.
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HCL Technologies, the group’s flagship company, is among India’s largest software services providers. The company reported revenues of $13.8 billion, according to Forbes. Nadar’s net worth stands at $31.5 billion as of 12 April 2026, the publication reported.
Viral videos capture celebration atmosphere
Multiple Instagram users shared clips from the private event, highlighting Singh’s performance and the scale of the celebration.
A separate video showed Nadar seated in a wheelchair, surrounded by children, waving at the audience as employees cheered. ‘Shiv Nadar ji: 50 years of excellence,’ one Instagram user wrote alongside the clip.
Jayeeta M Sarkar, Director at HCL Healthcare, shared her experience on LinkedIn, calling it a ‘truly special milestone’. Reflecting on Nadar’s speech at the event, she highlighted three key points: organisations are built by people and their emotional ownership; leaders must think several steps ahead; and fearlessness is essential because self-imposed limits often hold individuals back.
“Standing there, listening to the national anthem, and reflecting on this journey — it was more than just a celebration. It was a moment of gratitude, belonging, and inspiration,” Sarkar wrote.
From garage startup to global IT firm
HCL was founded in 1976 by Nadar and five colleagues. The company began by manufacturing calculators and microprocessors before expanding into software services. Over five decades, it grew into a global technology services provider with operations across multiple countries.
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In 2020, Nadar stepped down as chairman of HCL Technologies, handing leadership to his daughter, Roshni Nadar Malhotra. He currently serves as chairman emeritus and strategic advisor to the group.
HCL Technologies competes with other major Indian IT services firms including Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys and Wipro in the global technology services market.
Your Questions, Answered
When did HCL celebrate its 50th anniversary?
HCL celebrated its 50th anniversary with a private concert on Saturday, marking five decades since the company was founded in 1976.
Who performed at HCL’s 50th anniversary celebration?
Singer Arijit Singh performed at the private event, which was organised exclusively for HCLTech employees.
Did Shiv Nadar attend HCL’s 50th anniversary event?
Yes, founder Shiv Nadar attended the celebration. Videos showed him greeting attendees from a wheelchair, with employees cheering.
What is HCL Technologies’ current revenue?
HCL Technologies reports revenues of $13.8 billion, according to Forbes. It ranks among India’s largest software services providers.