One of the biggest IT companies in India, HCL Technologies, is going through a major leadership change. In a calculated move, HCL’s visionary founder Shiv Nadar gave his daughter Roshni Nadar Malhotra a sizable stake in both HCL Corporation and Vama Sundari Investments (Delhi) Pvt Ltd (VSIPL). This change guarantees a seamless succession within the Nadar family and strengthens Roshni’s hold over the major promoter entities of HCL Technologies.
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The Gift Deed Transfer: A Strategic Succession Plan
A March 7, 2025, regulatory statement states that Shiv Nadar has given Roshni Nadar Malhotra 47% of his shares in HCL Corp and Vama Delhi through gift deeds. Before this transfer, Roshni controlled 10.33% of both companies, while Shiv Nadar owned 51%. Roshni Nadar Malhotra is now the main shareholder in both businesses after her stake increased to 57.33% as a result of the new arrangement. Shiv Nadar now owns only 4% of the company.
As a result, Roshni Nadar Malhotra now has complete control over the voting rights of HCL Corp and Vama Delhi, who together own 44.34% of HCL Technologies.
Ensuring Stability and Continuity
The action is a component of a carefully thought-out family succession plan designed to preserve ownership continuity and give HCL Technologies long-term stability. The transfer was carried out to “streamline succession” and guarantee that the promoter family maintains strict control over the business’s activities, according to the official filing.
Given that Roshni Nadar Malhotra has been actively involved in HCL’s leadership for years, the move is viewed as a logical next step. She became the first woman to run a significant Indian IT services company when she assumed the position of Chairperson of HCL Technologies in July 2020. Since then, the company’s strategic orientation and international expansion have been greatly influenced by her leadership.
SEBI’s Exemption Clears the Path
In November 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) granted Roshni Nadar Malhotra an exemption from making an open offer for the indirect acquisition of shares and voting rights in HCL Technologies. This regulatory nod was crucial in facilitating the succession plan without any additional legal or financial complexities.
The Legacy of Shiv Nadar
It is anticipated that HCL Technologies would maintain its upward trajectory in innovation, digital transformation, and international expansion under Roshni Nadar Malhotra’s leadership. Her leadership style, which combines strategic decision-making with technological foresight, is seen by industry analysts to guarantee that HCL will continue to be a strong force in the IT services market.
Her impact can already be seen in HCL’s environmental programs, strategic investments, and emphasis on cutting-edge technologies like cybersecurity, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.
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What This Means for HCL Technologies
It is anticipated that HCL Technologies would maintain its upward trajectory in innovation, digital transformation, and international expansion under Roshni Nadar Malhotra’s leadership. Her leadership style, which combines strategic decision-making with technological foresight, is seen by industry analysts to guarantee that HCL will continue to be a strong force in the IT services market.
Her impact can already be seen in HCL’s environmental programs, strategic investments, and emphasis on cutting-edge technologies like cybersecurity, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.
Conclusion: A New Era for HCL Tech
A new era for HCL Technologies has begun with the official handover of control to Roshni Nadar Malhotra. The meticulously thought-out succession plan guarantees that the business will continue to be run by a visionary who is well-versed in its history and prospects.
All eyes will be on Roshni Nadar Malhotra as she assumes an even more significant leadership role to watch how she steers the business through the constantly changing tech landscape and keeps HCL a dominant force in the global IT industry.