Tata Sons Chairperson Chandrasekaran Vows Strict Action In 'Sexual Abuse' Case At TCS Nashik

New Delhi: In a reaction to the sexual harassment allegations from Tata Consultancy Services' Nashik office, Tata Sons Chairperson Natarajan Chandrasekaran has termed the charges as “gravely concerning and anguishing.” He also assured that the matter is being handled with utmost seriousness.

Chandrasekaran said that this company has initiated action against the accused employees and his company is extending full cooperation. He stressed that the Tata Group maintains a “zero-tolerance policy” towards such cases.

"The Tata Group maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of coercion or misconduct by its employees. A thorough investigation is underway to establish the facts and identify all individuals responsible for this situation," he stated on Monday.

A detailed investigation is underway into the allegations at TCS, with Chief Operating Officer Aarthi Subramanian heading the probe. Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran has said strict action will be taken against anyone found guilty, along with necessary changes to internal processes.

What Happened At TCS Nashik

The probe follows serious complaints by eight women employees at TCS’s Nashik office, who have accused some senior staff of sexual harassment and mental harassment. The issue has raised wider concerns in the IT sector, especially after claims that the HR department did not respond effectively.

Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into the matter. So far, seven people, including a female HR manager, have been arrested. Those under investigation have been suspended.

How NITES Stepped In 

The employees’ body Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has written to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, to undertake a thorough review of how TCS follows the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act.

In its letter to Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, NITES has asked for a time-bound audit across all TCS offices, including checking how internal complaints committees function, and reviewing past and pending harassment cases. The group has also sought an investigation into the role of HR and senior management.

NITES has called for a broader audit of POSH compliance across IT and IT-enabled services companies in Maharashtra. TCS also added that employees deserve safe and respectful workplaces and urged the government to act quickly to prevent such incidents in the future.

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