Syntel Climbs in Annual Healthcare IT Rankings

TROY, Mich., June 29, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntel, Inc. (Nasdaq:SYNT), a
global information technology services and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO)
firm, today announced that it has been named to the 2009 "Healthcare Informatics
100," a list of the 100 leading global healthcare IT providers.

Syntel moved ahead four spots to rank #53 on the 2009 list. In 2008, Syntel
generated over $53 million in healthcare revenues, accounting for 13 percent of
the Company's annual revenue.

"We are extremely pleased to be honored by Healthcare Informatics as one of the
top 100 healthcare technology providers," said Syntel's CEO and President,
Keshav Murugesh. "Our growth in the healthcare and life sciences industry has
been driven by client demand for our integrated suite of industry-focused IT and
KPO offerings. Syntel's team of domain experts and technology professionals has
created a group of services that enable healthcare and life sciences firms to
unlock innovation, efficiency and value in their technology investments."

Syntel's services span the entire value chain for payers, providers, and
pharmaceutical firms, including targeted offerings for areas such as provider
analytics, ICD 10 migration, medical banking, disease and care management,
mobility solutions, clinical data management, Pharmcovigilance, and e-detailing.

In its 16th edition, the "Healthcare Informatics 100" list ranks the top 100
healthcare technology providers by revenue. The article appears in the June 2009
issue of Healthcare Informatics magazine.

About Healthcare Informatics

Healthcare Informatics is the only publication focused solely on servicing the
acute-care C-suite IT leaders. It covers best practices for system selection,
contract negotiation, implementation and integration, as well as strategic
management issues, such as governance, staffing, budgeting, and change
management. Healthcare Informatics and its Web site are divided into six areas
of content -- clinical, financial, administrative, wireless, imaging, and
policy. To learn more, visit www.healthcare-informatics.com.

About Syntel

Syntel (Nasdaq:SYNT) is a leading global provider of integrated information
technology and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) solutions spanning the entire
lifecycle of business and information systems and processes. The Company is
driven by its mission to create new opportunities for clients by harnessing the
passion, talent and innovation of Syntel employees worldwide. Syntel leverages
dedicated Centers of Excellence, a flexible Global Delivery Model, and a strong
track record of building collaborative client partnerships to create sustainable
business advantage for Global 2000 organizations. Recently named one of the "50
Best Managed Global Outsourcing Vendors" by The Black Book of Outsourcing,
Syntel is assessed at SEI CMMi Level 5, and is ISO 27001 and ISO 9001:2000
certified. As of March 31, 2009, Syntel employed more than 11,700 people
worldwide. To learn more, visit us at: www.syntelinc.com.

Safe Harbor Provision

This news release includes forward-looking statements, including with respect to
the future level of business for Syntel, Inc. These statements are necessarily
subject to risk and uncertainty. Actual results could differ materially from
those projected in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk
factors set forth in the Company's Annual Form 10-K document dated March 12,
2009 and the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending March
31, 2009.

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CONTACT: Syntel, Inc.
Jon Luebke
248/619-3503
jon_luebke@syntelinc.com