HCL employees chant “we want hike” as CEO C Vijayakumar takes stage at anniversary event

HCL Group recently celebrated its 50th anniversary in Chennai, where a video from the event has gone viral on social media.

Viral Moment: Employees Chant “We want hike”

The clip begins with a large image of C Vijayakumar displayed on screen. Shortly after, the CEO walks onto the stage to loud cheers from the audience. However, amid the excitement, a section of employees starts chanting “We want hike” as he greets the crowd.

Social Media Reaction

Sharing the video online, a user on X wrote, “When the CEO of HCL came on stage, employees started chanting, ‘We want a hike!’,” capturing the moment that quickly gained traction.



The Chennai celebration featured an exclusive gathering for employees, highlighted by a live performance from popular singer Anirudh Ravichander.

About C Vijayakumar

C Vijayakumar has been serving as the CEO of HCL since 2016 and took on the role of managing director in 2021. An alumnus of P.S.G. College of Technology, where he earned a degree in electrical and electronics engineering, he began his journey with the company in 1994 as a senior engineer.

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