The National Commission for Women says it found widespread sexual harassment and bullying at Tata Consultancy Services’ Nashik workplace, along with serious non compliance with safety norms. Employees reported fear and abusive behavior, including allegations of religious insults, while CCTV cameras were reportedly not working. TCS has launched its own probe and disputes parts of the NCW findings.
The National Commission for Women has released a fact-finding report after allegations of systemic harassment against women working at TCS’s Nashik unit. The report, submitted to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on May 8, runs over 50 pages and includes more than 25 recommendations, with NCW flagging “zero POSH compliance” amid claims of extreme workplace abuse.
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Allegations of harassment at Tata Consultancy Services’ Nashik unit may prompt tougher scrutiny of Indian IT firms by global clients, boards, and shareholders. Companies could be pushed to overhaul workplace complaint-handling systems and strengthen Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) compliance, as heightened accountability could impact trust, governance reviews, and future business decisions.
TCS has denied receiving any POSH complaints at its Nashik BPO, distancing itself from accused Nida Khan, and announced an independent investigation led by Deloitte and Trilegal with an oversight panel chaired by Keki Mistry. The development comes as police continue probing the alleged conversion and harassment case and search for the accused “mastermind.”
Police have launched a search for TCS employee Nida Khan, accused in an alleged forcible religious conversion case linked to the company’s Nashik facility. Khan, described as a key accused, failed to secure interim protection from arrest. The probe is based on nine FIRs involving claims of exploitation and harassment, with officials urging stronger local POSH mechanisms to prevent repeat incidents.
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