The short answer
The ten largest software and IT companies headquartered in India, ranked by reported number of employees, are Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra, LTM (formerly LTIMindtree), Mphasis, Persistent Systems, Coforge and Zoho Corporation. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the largest, with about 584,519 employees (March 2026).
The ten companies at a glance
| # | Company | Headquarters | Founded | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) | Mumbai | 1968 | 584,519 (March 2026) |
| 2 | Infosys | Bengaluru | 1981 | 328,594 (March 2026) |
| 3 | Wipro | Bengaluru | 1945 | 242,021 (Dec 2025) |
| 4 | HCLTech | Noida | 1991 | 223,889 (June 2026) |
| 5 | Tech Mahindra | Pune | 1986 | 148,731 (March 2025) |
| 6 | LTM (formerly LTIMindtree) | Mumbai | 1996 | 87,950 (June 2026) |
| 7 | Mphasis | Bengaluru | 1998 | 31,645 (June 2024) |
| 8 | Persistent Systems | Pune | 1990 | 23,941 (Dec 2024) |
| 9 | Coforge | Noida | 1992 | 20,497 (2025) |
| 10 | Zoho Corporation | Chennai | 1996 | 18,000+ (2025) |
Ranked by the most recent employee count stated on each company’s Wikipedia article or official website, checked 24 October 2026. Years in brackets show when that figure applies; companies without a stated figure are listed last.
The companies in detail
1Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
MumbaiIndia’s largest IT services and consulting company, operating in 150 locations across 46 countries.
- Headquarters
- Mumbai
- Founded
- 1968
- Employees
- 584,519 (March 2026)
- Ownership
- Public company (BSE, NSE), part of the Tata Group
2Infosys
BengaluruProvides IT services, business consulting and outsourcing to clients worldwide; it was founded by seven engineers in 1981.
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru
- Founded
- 1981
- Employees
- 328,594 (March 2026)
- Ownership
- Public company (BSE, NSE, NYSE: INFY)
3Wipro
BengaluruProvides IT services, consulting and business process services, with work in cloud, cybersecurity and AI.
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru
- Founded
- 1945
- Employees
- 242,021 (Dec 2025)
- Ownership
- Public company (BSE, NSE, NYSE: WIT)
4HCLTech
NoidaProvides engineering, digital, cloud, AI and software services in 60 countries, with the United States as its largest market.
- Headquarters
- Noida
- Founded
- 1991
- Employees
- 223,889 (June 2026)
- Ownership
- Public company (BSE, NSE: HCLTECH)
5Tech Mahindra
PuneAn IT services and consulting company that began as a joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra and BT Group, with strong telecom and enterprise practices.
- Headquarters
- Pune
- Founded
- 1986
- Employees
- 148,731 (March 2025)
- Ownership
- Public company (BSE, NSE), part of the Mahindra Group
6LTM (formerly LTIMindtree)
MumbaiAn IT services and consulting company formed from the merger of L&T Infotech and Mindtree, serving clients worldwide.
- Headquarters
- Mumbai
- Founded
- 1996
- Employees
- 87,950 (June 2026)
- Ownership
- Public company (BSE, NSE), subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro
7Mphasis
BengaluruProvides application and infrastructure outsourcing, development and integration services, mainly for financial services, telecom, logistics and technology clients.
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru
- Founded
- 1998
- Employees
- 31,645 (June 2024)
- Ownership
- Public company (BSE, NSE)
8Persistent Systems
PuneA software engineering and IT services company that builds and modernises software products and platforms for clients worldwide.
- Headquarters
- Pune
- Founded
- 1990
- Employees
- 23,941 (Dec 2024)
- Ownership
- Public company (BSE, NSE)
9Coforge
NoidaFormerly NIIT Technologies; delivers digital transformation and technology services to clients in financial services, insurance, travel, healthcare and government.
- Headquarters
- Noida
- Founded
- 1992
- Employees
- 20,497 (2025)
- Ownership
- Public company (BSE, NSE)
10Zoho Corporation
ChennaiBuilds a large suite of online business applications, including CRM, accounting and productivity tools, and IT management software through its ManageEngine division.
- Headquarters
- Chennai
- Founded
- 1996
- Employees
- 18,000+ (2025)
- Ownership
- Private (no outside investment)
What this list tells us about India’s software industry
- Bengaluru is the main hub. 3 of the ten companies on this list are headquartered there, with others in Mumbai, Noida, Pune.
- A long track record. The oldest company here, Wipro, was founded in 1945; the youngest, Mphasis, in 1998.
- Founding wave. More companies on this list were founded in the 1990s (6) than in any other decade.
- Ownership mix. 9 of the ten are publicly listed and 1 are subsidiaries of, or majority-owned by, other groups; the rest are independent private companies, cooperatives or state-linked organisations.
India at a glance
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Official languages
- Hindi and English
- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR)
- Population
- 1.48 billion (2026 est.)
- GDP per capita (nominal)
- $2,813 (2026 est.)
Economy. A large, diversified economy in which services have driven much of recent growth.
Technology. Recent economic growth has been led most notably by information technology services.
Country figures from Wikipedia’s article on India, checked 24 October 2026. Estimates are rounded and dated as stated there.
Working with software companies in India
- Time zone. India uses UTC+05:30 all year, with no daylight saving time. Agree overlap hours in writing before a project starts.
- Data protection. Check which data protection law applies to any personal data you share, and put the obligations into your contract.
- Due diligence. Large companies on this list mostly sell their own products or enterprise services. If you need a development partner for a specific project, ask for case studies, interview the engineers and start with a short paid trial. Our guide on how to choose an IT staff augmentation company includes a free vendor scorecard.
- Budget. Typical 2026 hourly rates by region are in our IT staff augmentation cost and rates guide.
How we built this list
- Candidates. We started from Wikipedia’s list of companies of India, the country’s best-known technology firms and companies regularly named in the local and international business press.
- Scope. We kept companies whose main business is software, IT services or a software-based platform, and that are headquartered in India. Telecom operators, banks and hardware makers were left out, as were local offices of foreign groups. Companies founded in India but now headquartered abroad are listed separately when relevant.
- Verification. For every company we checked headquarters, founding year, ownership, size and whether it is still active against its Wikipedia article or, where none exists, its own official website, on 24 October 2026. Each entry links to the page we checked.
- Ranking. Companies are ranked by their most recently stated number of employees, the most comparable size measure available for public and private firms alike.
- No payments. No company paid or was asked to appear. iCreativez Technologies is itself a software and IT services company, so we do not include or rank ourselves on country lists.
Employee figures come from different years, are sometimes self-reported on company websites and sometimes count a whole group rather than one company, so treat the ranking as a guide to scale rather than an exact league table.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the largest software company in India?
By reported number of employees, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the largest software and IT company headquartered in India, with about 584,519 employees (March 2026). It india’s largest IT services and consulting company, operating in 150 locations across 46 countries.
Which city is the main software hub in India?
Among the companies on this list, Bengaluru is home to the most: 3 of the ten are headquartered there.
What is the oldest software company in India on this list?
Wipro, founded in 1945 and headquartered in Bengaluru.
How did you choose the software companies in India?
We considered the best-known companies headquartered in India whose main business is software or IT services. We verified each one against its Wikipedia article or official website and ranked them by reported number of employees. No company paid to be included.
What is the economy of India based on?
A large, diversified economy in which services have driven much of recent growth. Recent economic growth has been led most notably by information technology services.
What languages and currency are used for business in India?
The official languages are Hindi and English, and the currency is the Indian rupee (INR).
Can I hire software developers to work with a team in India?
Yes. Many businesses combine local partners with remote developers. iCreativez Technologies provides dedicated developers and offshore teams that can work your hours; see our dedicated developers page or contact us.
Sources
All company details were checked on 24 October 2026 against these pages:
- Wikipedia: List of companies of India
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tata_Consultancy_Services
- Infosys: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infosys
- Wipro: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wipro
- HCLTech: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HCLTech
- Tech Mahindra: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tech_Mahindra
- LTM (formerly LTIMindtree): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LTIMindtree
- Mphasis: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mphasis
- Persistent Systems: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persistent_Systems
- Coforge: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coforge
- Zoho Corporation: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoho_Corporation
- Wikipedia: India (country profile)
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