HCLTech & UiPath partner to deliver agentic automation at scale
The collaboration aims to assist businesses across various sectors in implementing agentic automation on a large scale, enabling self-sufficient business process operations with minimal human involvement.
HCLTech plans to integrate its artificial intelligence capabilities with the UiPath Platform, targeting autonomous operations in finance, supply chain management, procurement, customer service, marketing, and human resources.
Through this partnership, HCLTech will introduce pre-configured AI agents and control mechanisms to streamline deployment and promote scalability, focusing on improving business agility, workforce efficiency, and achieving faster returns on automation investments for global clients.
HCLTech will also set up an AI lab in India in partnership with UiPath. The lab will focus on developing Industry Focused Repeatable Solutions (IFRS) and minimum viable products (MVPs) for the entire automation lifecycle, from strategy formulation to execution and continual optimisation.
The company intends to leverage its global delivery model to support UiPath customers in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Ashim Gupta, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of UiPath, said: "As we shift towards a new era with Agentic AI, agentic automation will be critical to provide businesses with the speed and agility to transform operations and unlock new business potential. Partnering with HCLTech allows UiPath to extend the power of its AI-powered automation to enterprises globally, accelerating intelligent transformation at scale. With HCLTech's deep expertise in AI, automation and industry solutions, UiPath customers will benefit from best-in-class implementation and business impact."
Raghu Kidambi, Corporate Vice President and Global Head of Digital Process Operations at HCLTech, commented: "By co-creating next-gen AI-powered solutions with UiPath, HCLTech is setting new benchmarks for agentic autonomous operations that unlock unprecedented efficiency, agility and innovation for enterprises. Our proven expertise in hyperautomation, AI and cloud-first architectures helps us provide industry-specific and advanced automation solutions at scale."
HCLTech employs over 223,000 people in 60 countries, with consolidated revenues of USD $13.8 billion in the twelve months to March 2025. The company provides digital, engineering, cloud and AI services across key verticals such as financial services, manufacturing, life sciences and healthcare, telecom and media, retail, and public services.
UiPath focuses on agentic automation by utilising AI agents to independently execute and optimise complex business processes. Its platform combines agency controls, flexible development tools, and integration to support the adoption of agentic automation while prioritising security and governance.
The partnership reflects the two companies' shared intention to develop practical, scalable solutions that support large-scale automation in industries worldwide.
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