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HCL Technologies Ltd — Capital/Financing Update 2026
Feb 6, 2026
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February 6, 2026
The General Manager The Manager BSE Limited National Stock Exchange of India Limited Listing Department Listing Department Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers Exchange Plaza Dalal Street 5th Floor, Plot No. C-1, Block-G Mumbai- 400 001 Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra(E) Mumbai-400 051 BSE Scrip Code: 532281 NSE Scrip Code: HCLTECH
– “ Subject: Release Circles partners with HCLTech to accelerate connectivity innovation for global telecom industry”
Dear Sir/Madam,
Enclosed please find a release on the captioned subject being issued by the Company today.
This is for your information and records.
Yours faithfully, For HCL Technologies Limited
MANISH Digitally signed by MANISH ANAND ANAND Date: 2026.02.06 10:34:23 +05'30' Manish Anand Company Secretary
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HCL Technologies Ltd. Technology Hub, Special Economic Zone Plot No. 3A, Sector 126, NOIDA– 201304, UP, India t: +91 120 4306000
Corporate Identity Number: L74140DL1991PLC046369 Registered Office: 806 Siddharth, 96, Nehru Place, New Delhi -110009, India
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Circles pa�ners with HCLTech to accelerate connectivity innovation for global telecom industry
NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, Feb 6, 2026 — HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced that it has been selected by Circles, a global technology company empowering telecom operators with its innovative SaaS platform, to bring nextgeneration connectivity solutions to telecom operators and non-telecom brands worldwide.
HCLTech will leverage its deep expe�ise in product engineering and full-stack AI po�folio to accelerate innovation in Circle’s Mobile Vi�ual Network Operator (MVNO) and Mobile Vi�ual Network Enabler (MVNE) platform. HCLTech’s solutions and advanced po�folio will drive faster implementation of the platform for Circles’ global customers and expand AI-led managed service models that enable telecom operators and digital brands to scale efficiently and with greater agility.
“Circles Aspire is reshaping how MVNOs and MVNEs operate by making digital-first, AIdriven innovation the new standard. Our pa�nership with HCLTech significantly strengthens Circles’ ability to help operators, MVNOs and MVNEs to launch and scale with speed, amplify their end customer experience, and move beyond the constraints of legacy systems. Together, we are se�ing a new benchmark for the future of connectivity,” said Sanjay Kaul, CEO, Circles Aspire.
This strategic pa�nership strengthens HCLTech’s position in the global MVNE and MVNO markets, reinforcing its role as a trusted pa�ner for digital transformation in the global telecom sector. “Pa�nering with HCLTech is a pivotal moment for Circles Aspire. It immediately enhances our ability to deliver world-class service and transform our operational footprint. This collaboration is the stepping stone that will accelerate our product innovation and power Aspire's journey from three continents to a truly global SaaS presence,” said Ashish Gupta, VP, Strategic Pa�nerships at Circles.
"We are proud and excited to be selected by Circles as their technology transformation pa�ner and leverage our AI-intrinsic approach to drive digital transformation at scale for the global telecom industry. This collaboration will strengthen Circles’ digital capabilities, helping global telcos to modernize operations, deliver differentiated customer experiences and adapt to the rapidly changing technology environment," said Anil Ganjoo, Chief Growth Officer and Global Head of Telecom, Media, Publishing and Ente�ainment and Technology at HCLTech.
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About Circles
Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform, empowering telco operators worldwide to effo�lessly launch innovative digital brands or refresh existing ones, accelerating their transformation into techcos. Today, Circles pa�ners with leading telco operators across 14 countries and 6 continents, including KDDI Corporation, Etisalat Group (e&), AT&T Mexico, and Telkomsel, creating blueprints for future telco and digital experiences enjoyed by millions of consumers globally. Circles is backed by renowned global investors, including Peak XV Pa�ners (formerly Sequoia), Warburg Pincus, Founders Fund, and EDBI (the investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board), with a track record of backing industry challengers. To learn more about how Circles enables digital transformation for leading telcos worldwide, visit circles.co.
About HCLTech
HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad po�folio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major ve�icals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, High Tech, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com.
For fu�her details, please contact:
HCLTech
Meredith Bucaro, Americas - meredith [email protected]
Elka Ghudial, Europe [email protected]
James Galvin, APAC [email protected]
Nitin Shukla, India, Middle East and Africa [email protected]
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Circles
Fabian Sossa [email protected]
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