The whole digital transformation opportunity is big, growing: HCL Tech CEO

Having forecast a revenue growth of 14-16% in the current financial year, HCL Technologies' commentary was far more encouraging than its peers as it announced its fourth quarter results

Having forecast a revenue growth of 14-16 per cent in the current financial year, HCL Technologies' commentary was far more encouraging than its peers as it announced its fourth quarter and annual results for 2018-19. C Vijayakumar, president and chief executive officer, speaks to Neha Alawadhi. Edited excerpts:

What gives you the confidence to expect 14-16 per cent constant currency growth in this environment?

The whole digital transformation opportunity is very big. Look at the $6-trillion spend in information technology (IT) and services. Of this, $1.2 trillion is getting spent on digital transformation and that’s growing at 18 per cent