Syntel to Present At Jefferies Technology Conference On September 16, 2009

TROY, Mich., Sept. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntel, Inc., a global
information technology services and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) company,
today announced that David Mackey, Senior Vice President of Finance, will
present at Jefferies 3rd Annual Technology Conference at 1:15 p.m. (Eastern) on
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 in New York.

Mr. Mackey will provide an overview of Syntel's positioning and financial
performance and then conduct a brief question and answer session. The
presentation can be heard live via webcast on the company's "Investors" page at
www.syntelinc.com.

Jefferies 3rd Annual Technology Conference is a two-day event highlighting
nearly 100 companies in the technology sector, and features three concurrent
tracks of company presentations, panel discussions and investor meetings. The
conference is focused on investment themes, trends and developments within the
industry.

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 June 30, 2009, Syntel employed more than 11,300 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 June
30, 2009.

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