NEW DELHI, April 14: Tata Sons Chairman, N. Chandrasekaran, reacting to the Nashik sexual harassment case, said that the Tata Group maintains a “zero-tolerance” policy towards any form of coercion or misconduct by its employees.
“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 added.
His comments follow serious allegations of sexual harassment at the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Nashik office.
He termed the allegations at TCS Nashik as gravely concerning and anguishing. In a statement, he said that Aarthi Subramanian, Chief Operating Officer at TCS, will lead the investigation.
The Tata Sons Chairman’s response comes after the IT giant TCS suspended all employees accused of sexual harassment at its Nashik office.
The company said that the staff members under investigation have been suspended until the inquiry is completed. TCS has asserted that it maintains a zero-tolerance policy on harassment and is fully cooperating with the police.
“This incident is being treated with the utmost seriousness. Action has already been initiated against the accused employees, and the company is extending its full cooperation to the ongoing investigations,” Chandrasekaran said.
According to police reports, at least eight women have come forward, leading to the registration of multiple FIRs. The allegations include inappropriate touching, sexually explicit remarks, exploitation under the pretext of marriage, and attempts to outrage modesty.
The accusations also include attempts at religious conversion in the workplace. These incidents reportedly took place between February 2022 and March 2026.
(UNI)
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