India’s major IT group HCL Group celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday with a special live concert by singer Arijit Singh. A private event held for HCLTech employees celebrated five decades of the company’s journey from a startup to a global technology firm.
Concert videos go viral
Videos of the celebration have gone viral on Instagram, showing Arijit Singh performing some of his popular songs at the high-energy event.
One Instagram user shared the clip with the caption: “Level hi alag hai boss. Feel, voice, vibr – sab next level.” Another wrote: “This is how HCL Technologies celebrates 50 years… Lights. Music. Arijit Singh on stage. Goosebumps.” Another added: “Itna green flag hona legal hai kya?”
Shiv Nadar participates in the celebrations
Billionaire founder Shiv Nadar was also present at the event. In one video, he was seen sitting in a wheelchair, surrounded by children, waving to the audience as attendees cheered. “Shiv Nadar ji: 50 years of excellence,” wrote one user.
Leadership lessons shared
Separately, Jayeeta M Sarkar, director, HCL Healthcare, shared insights on the event on LinkedIn, calling it a “really special milestone”.
Reflecting on Nadar’s speech, she highlighted three key lessons: organizations are created by people and their emotional ownership; leaders should think ahead to predict outcomes; and fearlessness is essential because self-imposed limits often hold people back more than lack of resources.
“Standing there, listening to the national anthem and reflecting on this journey – it was more than a celebration. It was a moment of gratitude, belonging and inspiration. Here’s to 50 years of legacy and many more to come. Happy 50th, HCL!” Jayeeta Sarkar wrote.
From a garage startup to a global company
Founded in 1976 by Shiv Nadar and five colleagues, HCL started in a garage, initially manufacturing calculators and microprocessors. Over the years, it has grown into a global IT services company.
According to Forbes, its flagship HCL Technologies now has $13.8 billion in revenue and is among India’s largest software service providers.
Leadership transition
In 2020, Shiv Nadar stepped down as chairman of HCL Technologies and handed over the leadership to his daughter Roshni Nadar Malhotra. He now serves as chairman emeritus and strategic advisor and continues to drive the group’s long-term vision.
According to Forbes, Shiv Nadar’s net worth is estimated to be $31.5 billion as of April 12, 2026.
