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- During HCL Group's 50th anniversary celebrations in Chennai, which featured a live concert by Anirudh Ravichander for employees, a section of HCLTech employees chanted "We want a hike" as CEO C Vijayakumar took the stage.
- Videos of the moment went viral on social media, sparking debate, with some users calling it a rare opportunity for employees to voice salary expectations directly to leadership.
- The CEO did not respond to the chants and continued greeting employees.
- The incident occurred during the company's months-long golden jubilee programme, which began in April and includes nine employee concerts across cities.
What to watch next
- Any official response from HCLTech on the salary hike chants
- Social media reactions and whether more such videos or employee statements emerge
- Shareholders' approval of C Vijayakumar's reappointment as CEO and MD through March 2030
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