HCLTechs attrition for the quarter stood at 16.3% compared to 19.5% reported last quarter. The 12-month trailing attrition rate is at 16.3%, compared to 19.5% a quarter ago. Its headcount in the first quarter stood at 223,438 with a drop of 2,506 over the previous quarter, said Ramachandran Sundararajan, chief people officer. The company, however, added 1,597 freshers during the quarter.