The achievement assumes added significance as SAIL also holds its third consecutive ‘Great Place To Work’ certification, awarded by the Great Place to Work Institute for the period up to February 2027. With both certifications held concurrently, SAIL joins the select group of CPSEs that have secured two of the world’s most rigorous and independently validated workplace credentials at the same time.

The Top Employer Certification is based on a rigorous, fact-based assessment of an organization’s people practices. The HR Best Practices Survey evaluates practices across six key HR domains and 20 strategic topics, covering the entire employee lifecycle. Each submission undergoes independent validation by qualified HR auditors to ensure accuracy, credibility and consistency. The assessment is further strengthened through global benchmarking against nearly 2,500 certified employers across 131 countries.

The certification reflects SAIL’s sustained and progressive HR initiatives over the years, encompassing workplace flexibility, Performance Management, self-paced learning, succession planning and leadership development, organisational culture, employee engagement and wellbeing as well as collaborations with industry leaders and premier institutes for continuous benchmarking.

The two certifications offer complementary perspectives on an organization’s workplace practices. Great Place To Work is centered on the Trust Index©, a confidential employee survey that captures employees’ perceptions of leadership credibility, fairness and pride in their workplace, reflecting how organisational culture is experienced in practice.

Top Employer Certification, on the other hand, assesses the strength and maturity of an organization’s HR practices, including whether its people processes are formally established, consistently implemented and aligned with global benchmarks.

In essence, one reflects how employees experience the workplace, while the other assesses the strength of the HR systems and practices that underpin that experience.

For an organisation with more than 47,000 employees across integrated steel plants and units in India, holding both credentials concurrently represents a significant recognition of both its employee experience and the robustness of its HR systems and practices. For a Maharatna CPSE of SAIL’s scale and legacy, this recognition reinforces its position as an employer of choice, backed by independent external validation.

In addition to its global recognition, NTT DATA has also earned four Top Employer 2026 regional seals and 37 country and region seals across North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe and Africa. The Global Certification is the highest level of recognition offered by the Top Employers Institute and underscores NTT DATA’s ability to align its leadership, leverage data-driven insights and apply validated best practices to drive business performance, employee engagement and growth.

The Top Employers Institute certifies organizations based on the results from its extensively researched HR Best Practices Survey followed by a thorough evaluation by a dedicated set of HR auditors. This comprehensive survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics, including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Wellbeing.

NTT DATA received outstanding results for a range of practices it has implemented consistently, many of which are not widely adopted across other organizations. These include Candidate Experience Measurement, Voice of the Employee Champions, Employee Listening Strategies and DEI initiatives. These achievements demonstrate NTT DATA’s commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that respects every voice, listens with integrity and values both individual and collective contributions.

“Our employees are our most important asset and key to our competitive edge,” said Yutaka Sasaki, President and CEO, NTT DATA. “With approximately 200,000 employees across more than 70 countries and regions – over 75% of whom are non-Japanese – their dedication, expertise and diverse perspectives enable us to deliver significant value for our clients. Being recognized as a Global Top Employer for the third year in a row reflects the importance we place on creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported and empowered to perform at their best.”

Top Employers Institute CEO Adrian Seligman commented: “Achieving Global Top Employer status in 2026 is an extraordinary accomplishment that reflects excellence in individual countries, and crucially, sustained people practices across regions and worldwide. NTT DATA has demonstrated a rare ability to align its people strategy globally while ensuring meaningful, locally relevant experiences for employees in every certified market — a hallmark of organizations that deliver strong business performance, talent mobility, and workforce resilience. This achievement places NTT DATA among a select group of employers setting the benchmark for people strategy internationally. We are incredibly proud to continue our partnership with them as they inspire excellence across the global HR community.”

Being recognized as a Global Top Employer highlights the strength of NTT DATA’s people-first philosophy and its aspiration to be the place where people grow. Looking ahead, NTT DATA will continue to cultivate an environment where every employee can grow, take on new challenges and thrive. Through continued investment in its people and the tools they need to succeed, NTT DATA remains focused on creating value through IT services and driving sustainable, long-term growth, shaping the future together with its employees.

The certification demonstrates NTPC’s ability to create a high-performing workplace through data-driven people strategies, independent validation, and a clear focus on practices that drive business performance, employee engagement and growth.

This is the 4^th consecutive year that NTPC has been certified as a Top Employer in India by the Top Employers Institute.

Active in 131 countries/regions, Top Employers Institute is the global authority in HR certification, benchmarking and advisory. The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics such as People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing.

NTPC completed the HR Best Practices Survey, validation and audit process of the Top Employers Institute Certification programme and achieved successful Top Employers status.

Being certified as a Top Employer showcases NTPC’s dedication to a better world of work which is exhibited through its “People before PLF (Plant Load Factor)” approach and progressive HR policies, leadership and people practice which contribute towards the achievement of the organisational goals, creating positive organisational outcomes and enhanced employee engagement.

NTPC currently operates over 87 GW of installed capacity, with 32 GW under construction, and has set an ambitious target to scale up to 149 GW, including 60 GW of renewable energy capacity, by 2032, and further to 244 GW by 2037. The roadmap envisages a capital expenditure of approximately Rs 7 lakh crore, with expansion plans across energy storage systems, pumped storage projects, nuclear power, green hydrogen, and chemicals.

With a diverse portfolio of thermal, hydro, solar, and wind power plants, NTPC is dedicated to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to the nation. The company is committed to adopting best practices, fostering innovation, and embracing clean energy technologies for a greener future.

This prestigious certification reflects commitment to excellence in HR practices, employee experience, and people-centric policies. The recognition comes after a rigorous survey and validation process spanning over three months, benchmarking our practices against 310 global HR Best Practices across 6 domains and 20 topics.

The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics, including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing, and more. NTPC completed the HR Best Practices Survey, validation, and audit process of the Top Employers Institute Certification programme and achieved Top Employer status.

Top Employers Institute is the #1 global authority on HR strategies. With its world-leading Certification and data-led insights, it guides and empowers organisations in delivering transformational people practices, driving business outcomes, and helping them attract, engage, and retain top talent.

Being certified as a Top Employer showcases NTPC’s dedication to a better world of work, which is exhibited through its “People before PLF (Plant Load Factor)” approach and progressive HR policies and people practices, which contribute towards the achievement of organisational goals, creating positive organisational outcomes and enhanced employee engagement.