Tata Consultancy Services Chairman N. Chandrasekaran stated that the company has not received any formal complaints regarding the alleged sexual harassment cases at its Nashik unit. He assured that strict action would be taken if any wrongdoing or procedural lapses are found. TCS is conducting internal investigations into any potential failures within its Prevention of Sexual Harassment mechanisms.
During the 31st annual general meeting of TCS, Chandrasekaran mentioned that the preliminary report indicates no formal complaints have been received through any channels or emails. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that all individuals at the Nashik workspace can communicate with investigators. If procedural failures are identified, processes will be strengthened, and strict action will be taken if any associate is found at fault.
Chandrasekaran refrained from commenting further on the case, citing its sub judice status. The Special Investigation Team of the Maharashtra Police in Nashik has filed FIRs and charge sheets, with TCS awaiting further details. The controversy arose when a female employee at the Nashik BPO unit accused a colleague of engaging in a physical relationship under false promises. Subsequent investigations led to additional FIRs involving allegations of harassment and inaction by senior managers, as well as claims of religious conversion attempts.
TCS has engaged Deloitte India and Trilegal as independent advisers for an internal investigation into the Nashik case. The investigation, overseen by TCS President and COO Aarthi Subramanian, involves allegations spanning from 2022 to 2026. Subramanian, who began her career with TCS in 1989, has been with the Tata Group for over three decades.
