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Updated on: Apr 2026
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Nasscom Urges Skilling Over Panic as TCS Layoffs
Layoffs

Nasscom Urges Skilling Over Panic as TCS Layoffs

Following Tata Consultancy Services’ (TCS) announcement to lay off 12,000 employees—roughly 2% of its global workforce—the National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) has issued a measured response, framing the development as part of a broader industry transition rather than a crisis. The apex IT industry body emphasized that the sector is at an […]

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Employee Unions Push Back Against TCS Layoffs
Layoffs

Employee Unions Push Back Against TCS Layoffs

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing mounting criticism from employee unions and advocacy groups following its announcement to lay off 12,000 employees—approximately 2% of its global workforce—in FY26. The move has been labeled the largest mass layoff in Indian IT history, sparking widespread concern across the sector. Mid- and senior-level […]

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TCS Faces Government Scrutiny for Indefinite Onboarding Delays
Employment

TCS Faces Government Scrutiny for Indefinite Onboarding Delays

Ministry of Labour and Employment has formally summoned Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) following a complaint filed by the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) regarding the indefinite delay in onboarding over 600 lateral hires. The Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) issued the summons on July 25, 2025. It calls for a joint discussion […]

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NITES Accuses Infosys of Violating Apprenticeship Laws Amid Layoffs
Labour Law

NITES Accuses Infosys of Violating Apprenticeship Laws Amid Layoffs

Infosys, one of India’s leading IT giants, is facing allegations of violating the Apprentices Act, 1961, and the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, following the termination of hundreds of apprentices. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has taken up the matter for examination after receiving complaints from NITES. This development has sparked widespread debate about the treatment […]

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Pune court orders police to investigate IT major Cognizant bribery
Industry

Pune court orders police to investigate IT major Cognizant bribery

According to PTI, a Pune court has directed the police to investigate bribery allegations involving IT giant Cognizant. The court’s decision comes in response to claims of corrupt practices within the company. Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Maharashtra Police to investigate allegations against IT major Cognizant Technologies that it paid a bribe through a contractor to […]

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TCS has withheld salaries of over 900 employees: Report
Industry

TCS has withheld salaries of over 900 employees: Report

According to Financial Express report, a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has allegedly stopped paying salaries to more than 900 employees. Recently, IT employee union Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) shared a post on LinkedIn saying, “Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has withheld salaries of over 900 employees […]

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Labour ministry issued notice to TCS for forcing employees to relocate
Industry

Labour ministry issued notice to TCS for forcing employees to relocate

The Maharashtra State Government Labour Department has issued a notice against IT major, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for allegedly forcing more than 2,000 employees to relocate to different cities without proper prior notice. The action was taken by Labour Office after a complaint was filed by the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), a union […]

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TCS sent sudden transfer notices after ending WFH policies
Industry

TCS sent sudden transfer notices after ending WFH policies

As reported by Money Control, IT giant, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) sent sudden transfer notices to its employees after recently ending Work From Home policy and asked asked employees to join the assigned location within 15 days. On this matter, The IT labour union, Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate, took on social platform X (Formally […]

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