Chandrasekaran said, “The complaints and allegations emerging from the Nashik branch of Tata Consultancy Services have been gravely concerning and anguishing.”
“This incident is being treated with the utmost seriousness,” he said, adding that action has already been initiated against the accused employees and the company is extending full cooperation to authorities.
This comes after nine FIRs were registered in connection with allegations of sexual harassment and religious coercion at the Nashik facility. Several employees have been arrested, while others have been suspended pending investigation.
Reiterating the group’s stance, Chandrasekaran said 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 those responsible,” he added.
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The internal probe will be led by TCS Chief Operating Officer Aarthi Subramanian, with the company indicating that “appropriate and stringent action” will be taken against those found guilty.
Chandrasekaran also said any required process improvements or corrective measures would be implemented and strictly enforced.
The case has also drawn attention from authorities, with a special investigation team (SIT) constituted to probe the matter. Police are examining multiple complaints, including allegations that had been raised earlier within the organisation.
Earlier, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had also taken notice of the situation, describing it as “very serious” and commending the Nashik police for their prompt action.
Shares of TCS ended in the red today, April 13, at ₹2472.60 on the NSE.
