-Discretionary spending saw an uptick in August, particularly within the BFSI sector which continued into October

-Furloughs are expected to be similar to last year.

-Manufacturing – auto segment continues to be soft. It is no longer an incremental drag, but it is not rebounding either

-Hi-tech vertical is showing signs of picking up, but HCLT will continue to monitor for sustained trends.

-80% of HCLTech’s US workforce is visa-independent

-HPE CTG acquisition – HCLT is focused on expanding its telecom client base and growing its presence in Japan and continental Europe