“Zero-tolerance”: Tata Sons chairman breaks silence on Nashik case

Tata Sons chairman, N Chandrasekaran, reacting on 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.

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His comments follow a serious allegation of sexual harassment at the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Nashik office.

He termed the allegations at TCS Nashik as gravely concerning and anguishing, and in a statement, he said that Aarthi Subramanian, chief operating officer at TCS, will lead this investigation.

Tata Sons Chairman’s response comes after the IT giant TCS has suspended all employees accused of sexual harassment at its Nashik office.

The company has said the staff members under the scanner have been suspended till the inquiry against them is completed. TCS has asserted that it has a zero-tolerance policy on harassment and that it 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 the police reports, at least eight women came 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 allegations against the accused include attempts at religious conversion at the workplace. These events took place between February 2022 and March 2026.