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TCS CEO breaks silence on allegations about Nashik unit
TCS CEO breaks silence on allegations of religious conversion, sexual harassment at Nashik unit. Read full statement
TCS CEO breaks silence on allegations of religious conversion, sexual harassment at Nashik unit. Read full statement
An independent investigation by TCS is being headed by teams from Deloitte and law firm Trilegal.
Published on: Apr 18, 2026 7:35 AM IST By Trisha Sengupta Share via Copy link In an official statement, TCS CEO K Krithivasan has broken the silence on allegations of religious conversion and sexual harassment at the company’s Nashik unit. The exec revealed that the company has launched an independent investigation, adding that TCS has not received any complaints through its ethics or POSH channels. TCS shared a statement from its CEO K Krithivasan, on social media. (Bloomberg) Krithivasan also denied rumours of the unit's shutdown and confirmed that it is operating. He called the speculations about closure "absolutely untrue”. Also Read: TCS CEO K Krithivasan says Nida Khan is ‘neither HR manager nor responsible for recruitment’ In the statement, he emphasised on zero-tolerance for misconduct.Read the full statement:
We would like to update you on the following actions that have been set in motion by us related to the recent matter in Nashik: 1. We have engaged the services of expert teams from Deloitte and a prominent law firm Trilegal as independent counsel to the internal investigation led by Ms. Aarthi Subramanian, President and COO, TCS. 2. We have constituted an Oversight committee chaired by Mr. Keki Mistry, Independent Director of TCS. 3. The findings of the internal investigation will be presented to the Oversight committee, for review and implementation of any recommendations We would also like to put certain facts on record: Ms. Nida Khan who is being repeatedly mentioned in the press as HR manager of TCS, is neithera HR manager nor responsible for recruitment. She served as a process associate and did not hold any leadership responsibilities. Our unit in Nashik continues to operate and serve our clients. Reports in the press about the unit being shut down are absolutely untrue. While detailed reviews are still underway, a preliminary review of the systems and records pertaining to the Nashik unit indicates that we have not received any complaints of the nature that are being alleged on either our ethics or POSH channels. TCS holds itself to the highest standards of employee welfare and institutional conduct. We remain fully committed to the safety, dignity. and wellbeing of every employee. As we have stated before, we have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of coercion or misconduct. We are focused on supporting our employees and ensuring a safe and respectful workplace across all our locations. We continue to extend full cooperation to the law enforcement agencies so that the matter is investigated thoroughly, transparently and brought to a rightful conclusion. K Krithivasan MD and CEO TCS ABOUT THE AUTHOR Trisha Sengupta Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More Nashik Tata Consultancy Services Get Latest Updates on Trending News Viral News, Video, Photos and Weather Updates of India and around the world Home/Trending/TCS CEO Breaks Silence On Allegations Of Religious Conversion, Sexual Harassment At Nashik Unit. Read Full Statement See LessIn an official statement, TCS CEO K Krithivasan has broken the silence on allegations of religious conversion and sexual harassment at the company’s Nashik unit. The exec revealed that the company has launched an independent investigation, adding that TCS has not received any complaints through its ethics or POSH channels.
Krithivasan also denied rumours of the unit's shutdown and confirmed that it is operating. He called the speculations about closure "absolutely untrue”.
Also Read: TCS CEO K Krithivasan says Nida Khan is ‘neither HR manager nor responsible for recruitment’
In the statement, he emphasised on zero-tolerance for misconduct.
1. We have engaged the services of expert teams from Deloitte and a prominent law firm Trilegal as independent counsel to the internal investigation led by Ms. Aarthi Subramanian, President and COO, TCS.
2. We have constituted an Oversight committee chaired by Mr. Keki Mistry, Independent Director of TCS.
3. The findings of the internal investigation will be presented to the Oversight committee, for review and implementation of any recommendations
We would also like to put certain facts on record:
Ms. Nida Khan who is being repeatedly mentioned in the press as HR manager of TCS, is neithera HR manager nor responsible for recruitment. She served as a process associate and did not hold any leadership responsibilities.
Our unit in Nashik continues to operate and serve our clients. Reports in the press about the unit being shut down are absolutely untrue.
While detailed reviews are still underway, a preliminary review of the systems and records pertaining to the Nashik unit indicates that we have not received any complaints of the nature that are being alleged on either our ethics or POSH channels.
TCS holds itself to the highest standards of employee welfare and institutional conduct. We remain fully committed to the safety, dignity. and wellbeing of every employee. As we have stated before, we have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of coercion or misconduct. We are focused on supporting our employees and ensuring a safe and respectful workplace across all our locations. We continue to extend full cooperation to the law enforcement agencies so that the matter is investigated thoroughly, transparently and brought to a rightful conclusion.
K Krithivasan
MD and CEO
TCS
Source: HindustanTimes
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