We are well prepared for any change in visa rules, says HCL CEO

In the next 2-3 years, we think Mode 2 and 3 will be 40 per cent and Mode 1 will be 60%, says C Vijayakumar

HCL Technologies is betting big on next-generation services and products that are likely to contribute 40 per cent of its revenues in 2-3 years. The Noida-based information technology firm plans to continue acquisitions and will be expanding to countries, including Germany, Australia, South Africa and Canada. C VIJAYAKUMAR, president and chief executive officer, tells Kiran Rathee the toughening of the US market will not have a major impact. Edited excerpts:

HCL has given a lower guidance for growth for 2018-19 as compared to 2017-18. Do you think the worst is not yet over and anticipate a weaker market sentiment?

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