Syntel (SYNT)

TROY, Mich., May 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntel, Inc. (Nasdaq:SYNT), a global information technology services and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) company, today announced that the Company will present at the following upcoming investor conference:

Jefferies 2012 Global TMT Conference
Date: Monday, May 7, 2012
Presentation: 10:30 AM (Eastern)
Location: New York, NY
Presenter: Zaineb Bokhari, Head of Investor Relations
Live webcast available on Syntel's website at http://investor.syntelinc.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. Syntel is assessed at SEI CMMi Level 5, and is ISO 27001 and ISO 9001:2008 certified. As of March 31, 2012, Syntel employed more than 19,000 people worldwide. To learn more, visit us at: www.syntelinc.com.

Safe Harbor Provision

This news release includes forward-looking statements, including those 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 Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 or from other factors not currently anticipated.

CONTACT: Zaineb Bokhari, Syntel 646-538-9898
         zaineb_bokhari@syntelinc.com