TROY, Mich., March 2, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors
of Syntel (Nasdaq:SYNT) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of
six cents ($0.06) per share, on Syntel's common stock, payable on April
14, 2010 to holders of record at the close of business on March 31,
2010.

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 December 31, 2009,
Syntel employed more than 12,500 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
September 30, 2009.


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