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Infosys has rejected allegations circulating on social media about workplace harassment at its Business Process Management (BPM) facility in Pune, even as scrutiny intensifies on Maharashtra’s IT sector over a separate and ongoing probe involving Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik.
The clarification comes at a time when multiple complaints against TCS staff in Nashik have triggered investigations into alleged harassment and forced religious practices, putting workplace culture across IT firms in the state under sharp focus.
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Infosys responds after social media posts surface
The controversy around Infosys surfaced after a series of posts on social media platform X claimed inappropriate behaviour towards women employees at its Pune facility. The posts were later taken down.
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Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane said the state government has taken note of the allegations.
Responding to the claims, Infosys reiterated its policy stance. “Infosys maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of harassment or discrimination,” the company said.
It added that complaints, if any, are addressed seriously through an independent committee mechanism. The company also emphasised that it encourages employees to raise concerns through multiple internal channels as part of its “speak-up culture”.
Infosys further said it has activated internal processes and safeguards aligned with its global Code of Conduct to examine the matter.
TCS Nashik probe expands with fresh complaints
The developments come alongside an ongoing investigation into allegations at TCS’s Nashik facility, where several women employees have accused senior staff of misconduct over a four-year period from 2022 to 2026.
The complaints include claims of sexual harassment, stalking, inappropriate physical contact, objectionable remarks, mental harassment, and alleged pressure to adopt specific religious practices.
Investigators have reviewed more than 40 CCTV clips and are currently recording statements from both complainants and those accused. Police have also conducted an undercover operation using women personnel as part of the inquiry.
Officials have said the probe is still underway and conclusions will be drawn only after examining all evidence.
Internal and external probes underway at TCS
In a related development, TCS officials carried out an unannounced inspection at the Nashik office earlier this week as part of an internal review, according to NDTV Profit.
The company has set up a special investigation committee, and senior officials have begun recording employee statements. Sources indicated that more complaints have surfaced during the process, expanding the scope of the inquiry.
As a precaution, around 120 employees at the Nashik facility have been asked to work from home while the investigation continues.
Separately, the National Commission for Women has constituted a fact-finding panel to examine the allegations of sexual harassment at the TCS BPO unit. The committee is expected to submit its report within 10 working days.
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