TCS says FY26 became an “inflection point” for enterprise AI, shifting buyers from pilots to scaled deployments. CEO Krithivasan targets global leadership in AI-led technology services, with 130 of its 139 largest clients—those earning over $50 million annually—already using TCS as their AI partner. The firm is rapidly upskilling, with 270,000+ employees holding advanced AI skills. It’s also expanding AI infrastructure in India, including a HyperVault plan to build 1GW of data centre capacity.
Tata Consultancy Services reported that CEO and MD K Krithivasan earned over Rs 28 crore in FY26, up 6.3% year-on-year. The pay includes Rs 167.6 lakh salary, Rs 143.7 lakh benefits and allowances, and a large Rs 25 crore commission. His remuneration works out to 332.8 times the median employee pay. TCS also disclosed COO Aarthi Subramanian’s commission-based pay and CFO Samir Seksaria’s increased compensation, alongside Rs 1,388 crore restructuring expenses for “future-ready” transformation.
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A Nashik court on Friday rejected bail pleas of five people arrested in a TCS sexual harassment and forced conversion case. The accused—Tausif Attar, Raza Memon, Shahrukh Qureshi, Asif Ansari and Ashwini Chainani—had arguments heard between May 11 and 13, after which the court reserved and later declined bail. The defence said arrests were illegal, while the prosecution cited Supreme Court custody guidelines. The SIT is probing nine molestation and harassment cases at TCS’s Nashik unit.
India’s top software exporters could lose $200 billion in market value from their peak levels as disruptive AI changes how clients deploy technology services. A basket of leading firms hit a record $413 billion aggregate market cap on December 13, 2024, but by May 14, 2026 it dropped to $227 billion, a 45% fall. So far in 2026, the group has shed about 30%, with TCS and Wipro down more than 50% from peaks.
Indian IT stocks extended losses for a fourth straight session as investors reduced exposure amid softer growth visibility, muted client spending and fresh fears of AI-driven disruption. The Nifty IT index slid sharply, dragging major players like Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services lower on cautious guidance and deflationary pressure.
A Nashik court has reserved its decision on bail pleas for six individuals accused in a case tied to a local TCS unit. Allegations include sexual harassment and forced conversion. A Special Investigation Team is looking into multiple FIRs involving sexual exploitation and religious sentiment offenses. The court will pronounce orders on Friday, determining whether the accused get interim relief.
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Indian IT stocks took a sharp hit as Infosys, TCS and peers fell as much as 5%, pulling the Nifty IT index down around 3%. The selloff followed OpenAI’s launch of a Deployment Company, reviving worries that AI disruption could accelerate for IT services. Sentiment stayed weak even as Wall Street logged record highs and the rupee weakened.
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.
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar’s civic administration has issued a demolition notice for AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel over allegations of illegal construction. The move follows claims that a TCS staffer used Patel’s home to evade arrest, after which the staffer was sent to judicial custody. Patel may also face disqualification proceedings as BJP and Shiv Sena allege AIMIM involvement.
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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Fresh claims in the TCS sexual assault scandal point to the Kaiser Park house where Nida Khan was reportedly staying. Property documents cited in reports say the residence is registered under Hanif Khan Yusuf Khan and Syed Sarwar Syed Afsar, showing a ₹23 lakh purchase and a sale just three months ago. Investigations and reporting continue as details emerge.
LIC invested nearly $2 billion in 10 companies in Q4 FY26, adding names like Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, and TCS. The purchases came even as markets faced volatility and growing fears about AI disrupting business models. Several of LIC’s selected stocks fell significantly during the same quarter, raising questions about how the insurer is timing risk and opportunity.
The SIT is investigating a Nashik case tied to a TCS facility, focusing on accused Nida Khan’s alleged financial support networks. Investigators have seized her bank passbook and are probing transactions. Sources allege Khan sent 171 religious videos, taught ‘namaz’ and ‘kalima,’ visited the complainant’s home to conduct rituals, and advised wearing a burqa and hijab.
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund increased stakes in ITC, TCS, and HDFC Bank in April, alongside additions to 14 other firms including Indraprastha Gas and HCL Technologies. At the same time, it reduced exposure to Coal India and Power Grid Corporation of India. The fund also made a complete exit from Balkrishna Industries, signaling a clear shift in portfolio positioning.
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Nida Khan, accused in a sexual harassment and forced conversion case linked to TCS Nashik, has been remanded to police custody until May 11. A TCS employee, she was arrested after reportedly being on the run. Earlier, the court rejected her anticipatory bail, alleging a systematic brainwashing plan behind the coercion.
Nida Khan, the 26-year-old accused in the TCS religious conversion and workplace harassment case, has been remanded to police custody until May 11 after her arrest in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar following weeks of evading authorities. Amid the probe, a court permitted her mother two 10-minute daily visits, offering a narrow reprieve during detention.
An AIMIM corporator, Matin Patel, has been arrested for allegedly harbouring Nida Khan, a key accused in a sexual harassment and religious coercion case linked to TCS. Nashik police said Patel’s sustained questioning helped track Khan and her family, who were later apprehended in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The FIR alleges exploitation and forced religious practices against female employees.
Shares across major Tata Group firms turned negative on Friday after the Tata Trusts board meeting was postponed from May 8 to May 16. TCS fell more than 1% intraday, while Tata Motors CV, Tata Steel, and Tata Power also traded lower, signaling investors are watching leadership decisions closely ahead of the rescheduled meeting.
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Nashik Police arrested Nida Khan, the prime accused in an alleged forced religious conversion case tied to a sexual harassment complaint involving employees associated with TCS. After about a month evading arrest, she was found hiding in a relative’s apartment in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Police said the action followed a carefully planned covert operation across multiple cities.
Nida Khan, the main accused in the alleged TCS conversion racket case, has been arrested from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The 26-year-old is an employee at Tata Consultancy Services’ Nashik office and was absconding since March 26. She will now be produced before a Nashik court on Tuesday as the investigation and legal proceedings move forward.
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