Hexaware Technologies has been named to TIME's World's Best Companies 2026 list, compiled in partnership with Statista. The annual ranking recognizes 1,000 companies globally based on employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability transparency.

The assessment evaluated Hexaware across three equally weighted dimensions. Employee satisfaction was measured using survey responses from more than 200,000 employees worldwide. Revenue growth was assessed using relative and absolute figures over the past three years. Sustainability transparency covered environmental, social, and governance indicators, including carbon emissions and board diversity.

Strategic Context

Hexaware’s inclusion aligns with its AI-first strategy and Zero Friction Enterprise™ approach. This framework targets operational drag such as tech debt, security exposure, and licensing complexity. The company integrates agentic AI with data governance and security protocols to enable scalable enterprise transformation.

Nidhi Alexander, Chief Marketing Officer at Hexaware, stated that the recognition reflects progress across people, growth, and responsible business practices. She noted the company continues to invest in its workforce while advancing an AI-first approach to reduce friction for clients.

What the Numbers Show

The ranking methodology assigns equal weight to three distinct metrics: employee sentiment, financial growth over a three-year horizon, and ESG disclosure quality. This structure implies that Hexaware’s inclusion is not driven by a single factor but requires balanced performance across human capital, financial expansion, and regulatory compliance.

Hexaware Technologies announced a collaboration with the Project NANDA Fellowship on September 15, 2026, to develop open-source infrastructure for autonomous AI agents.

The initiative supports the emerging Internet of AI Agents through a three-month, fully remote program. Hexaware acts as a sponsor and participant in this fellowship hosted by FAN, the umbrella program behind Project NANDA.

Program Structure

The fellowship addresses technical challenges in how AI agents discover, verify, and coordinate at scale. Participants contribute to Project NANDA, an initiative originating from the MIT Media Lab. The project builds foundational standards and reference implementations for a decentralized agentic web.

Key components include:

• Agent discovery protocols
• Verifiable identity systems
• Secure coordination across organizational boundaries

The inaugural cohort comprises more than 10 fellows. This group includes Hexaware engineers and external developers selected from a global applicant pool. Participants receive competitive stipends and direct mentorship while shipping code for live open-source infrastructure.

Strategic Context

Hexaware cites two primary objectives for this association: training next-generation AI infrastructure engineers and contributing to the open agentic web ecosystem. The move complements the company's existing investments in agentic AI, specifically its AI delivery layer, Zerovity™.

Applications

Applications for the fellowship are open globally. The priority review deadline is September 19, 2026. Candidates applying by this date receive priority consideration.