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TCS may soon have as many AI agents as human employees, says Chairman

TCS may soon have as many AI agents as human employees, says Chairman

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The day is not far when TCS will have as many artificial intelligence (AI) agents as its human workforce, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Tuesday, emphasising that the company does not plan to downsize its staff. Addressing the company`s 31st Annual General Meeting, Chandrasekaran said that TCS is investing in building AI agents for internal operations, solution frameworks, and client-specific work. He emphasised that TCS will continue to hire, stating that once the transition occurs, the AI world will create “so many more opportunities” that will require new talent. “The company has half a million employees. The day is not far when the company will have half a million AI agents. There is no downsizing of staff. That is not planned at all. We just want to have the right talent. We want to use the agents, and we need to attract the best talent… the rate of addition of employees will not be as it used to be. If the HR department of the company had a metric on their …

‘No Bhagwan songs, don’t go to temple’: Woman says she was shown Pakistani preacher’s videos in TCS Nashik case

‘No Bhagwan songs, don’t go to temple’: Woman says she was shown Pakistani preacher’s videos in TCS Nashik case

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A woman at the centre of the TCS Nashik sexual harassment and conversion case told investigators she was repeatedly asked to watch videos of a Pakistani preacher and other religious speakers to allegedly influence her faith. TCS Nashik case: Woman says she was asked to watch Pakistani preacher’s videos. (ANI) The 23-year-old complainant alleged that the accused introduced her to Islamic teachings through videos of Pakistani cleric Tariq Jamil and speeches by controversial preacher Zakir Naik, PTI reported. The allegations are detailed in a chargesheet filed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), which was constituted by the Maharashtra government after multiple women employees of a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)-associated BPO unit in Nashik accused co-workers of sexual exploitation, religious coercion, molestation and mental harassment. ALSO READ | Inside the TCS Nashik case: A deep dive into allegations, arrests and the unanswered questions ‘Stop listening to Bhagwan songs’ The chargesheet pertains to a case registered at Deolali Camp police station against Danish Shaikh, Tausif Attar and Nida Khan. The complainant alleged that Shaikh, who is married, …

Coempt undercut TCS by 60% in CBSE OSM tender

Coempt undercut TCS by 60% in CBSE OSM tender

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Hyderabad-based Coempt Edu Teck Pvt Ltd secured the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) contract for digital scanning and e-evaluation of answer booklets, edging out Mumbai-headquartered Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in the technical evaluation by two marks and submitting a financial bid that was nearly 60% lower than TCS’s, according to tender records reviewed by HT. Coempt undercut TCS by 60% in CBSE OSM tender Complaints from students and evaluators regarding glitches in the OSM platform and delays in post-result services, including the launch of the re-evaluation portal, have resulted in a scrutiny of the vendor and the procurement process. The “Technical Evaluation Sheet” shows that Coempt scored 91 (of a possible 100) in the technical round, compared with 89 for TCS. The two bidders were closely matched across several categories. Both secured full marks for employee strength, certifications including CMMI and ISO standards, solution architecture, security and compliance, training and change management, and disaster recovery and business continuity planning. According to the technical evaluation, Coempt received 2 of 5 marks for “Average Annual Turnover”, …

TCS Nashik case: Hearing on Nida Khan`s bail plea deferred to June 12

TCS Nashik case: Hearing on Nida Khan`s bail plea deferred to June 12

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A court in Nashik on Saturday deferred the hearing on the bail application of Nida Khan, an accused in the alleged sexual harassment and forced religious conversion case at Tata Consultancy Services` (TCS) Nashik unit, to June 12. Additional Sessions Judge KG Joshi (Nashik Road) adjourned the matter and scheduled the next hearing for June 12. The bail pleas filed by co-accused Danish Sheikh and Tausif Attar will also be heard on the same day, news agency PTI reported. Khan was arrested from Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and remanded in judicial custody on May 11. Her custody was later extended, and her bail plea was listed for hearing on Saturday. The development comes a day after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case filed its second charge sheet before a Nashik court. According to officials, the latest charge sheet pertains to eight first information reports (FIRs) registered at Mumbai Naka Police Station under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The accused named in the charge sheet include Raza Rafiq Memon, Shahrukh Husain Shaukat Qureshi, …

TCS Nashik case: Hearing on Nida Khan’s bail plea deferred to June 12

TCS Nashik case: Hearing on Nida Khan’s bail plea deferred to June 12

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Police personnel escort Nida Khan, the prime accused in the TCS Nashik case involving alleged sexual harassment and forced religious conversions. File | Photo Credit: PTI A court in Nashik on Saturday (May 30, 2026) deferred till June 12 the hearing on the bail application of Nida Khan, an accused in a case related to alleged sexual harassment and forcible religious conversion at the Nashik unit of TCS. Khan, who was arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, had been remanded to judicial custody on May 11 until May 24. Her custody was subsequently extended, and the hearing on her bail plea had been scheduled for May 30. On Saturday (May 30, 2026), Additional Sessions Judge K.G. Joshi (Nashik Road) gave June 12 as the next date for hearing on the bail application. Along with Nida, the hearing on the bail applications of accused Danish Sheikh and Tausif Attar will also take place that day. The Maharashtra government had formed a special investigation team (SIT) after several women employees at the Nashik unit of the IT major made …

Nashik TCS case: SIT files second chargesheet in connection with eight FIRs

Nashik TCS case: SIT files second chargesheet in connection with eight FIRs

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The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged sexual harassment and forced conversion case involving employees at Tata Consultancy Services` (TCS) Nashik unit has filed its second chargesheet before a local court, reported PTI. The chargesheet pertains to eight First Information Reports (FIRs) registered at Mumbai Naka Police Station in Nashik under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), officials said. The development marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation into allegations of harassment, coercion and religious discrimination raised by several women employees. Second chargesheet filed in Nashik court According to officials, the chargesheet was submitted before the court of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate in Nashik on Thursday, reported PTI. The accused named in the chargesheet include Raza Rafiq Memon, Shahrukh Husain Shaukat Qureshi, Ashwini Ashok Chainani, Tausif Bilal Attar, Shafi Bhikan Sheikh, Danish Ejaz Sheikh and Nida Ejaz Khan, among others, reported PTI. Investigators have been examining multiple complaints lodged by employees who alleged harassment and coercion at the workplace. The latest filing follows the SIT`s earlier chargesheet submitted on May …

AIMIM corporator appears before Nashik police in TCS case probe

AIMIM corporator appears before Nashik police in TCS case probe

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2 min readMumbaiMay 25, 2026 08:35 PM IST AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel on Monday appeared before the Nashik City police after being summoned to join the investigation in the TCS sexual harassment and hurting religious sentiments case. Patel has been booked for allegedly harbouring absconding accused Nida Khan, who was later arrested from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. So far, three persons have been arrested in the case, and the Nashik City police last week filed a chargesheet against them. A senior police officer said, “We have issued a summons to Patel to join the investigation and his statement will be recorded.” The officer said Patel’s statement had not been recorded earlier as the police were required to file the chargesheet against the three arrested accused before May 25 to prevent them from becoming eligible for bail. Last week, the police filed a chargesheet against Danish Ijaz Sheikh, Tausif Bilal Attar and Nida Khan. “Now that the chargesheet has been filed against the other accused, we have begun investigation against Patel and will file a supplementary chargesheet …

AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel summoned in Nashik TCS harassment case

AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel summoned in Nashik TCS harassment case

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A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Nashik Police on Monday summoned AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for questioning in connection with the alleged harassment case linked to Tata Consultancy Services’ (TCS) Nashik BPO unit, officials said, reported IANS.  Summoned under BNSS provisions Mateen Patel has been summoned for questioning under the relevant Section of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to investigate certain facts related to the case and his alleged assistance to the accused, Nida Khan. Officials said further investigation into the case is currently underway. Nashik Police file 1,500-page chargesheet Earlier, on May 22, the Nashik Police filed a 1,500-page chargesheet against the accused in the case. A total of nine FIRs have been registered against the accused. However, a chargesheet has currently been filed in only one of the cases. SIT uncovers evidence of alleged forced conversion According to an official statement issued by the team of Nashik Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik, the SIT probing the allegations has uncovered evidence related to the alleged forced religious conversion of the …

Nashik Police files first 1,500-page chargesheet in TCS BPO harassment case

Nashik Police files first 1,500-page chargesheet in TCS BPO harassment case

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Nashik Police on Friday have filed a detailed 1,500-page chargesheet in a sexual harassment case linked to the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) BPO unit in Nashik. The case involves multiple complaints and a total of nine FIRs have been registered against the accused so far. However, this is the first chargesheet filed in only one of the cases under investigation, reported IANS. SIT findings and key evidence According to an official statement from Nashik Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik’s office, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the matter has found evidence related to alleged forced religious conversion of the victim. The police said this act has also caused offence to religious sentiments. Investigators have also recovered original documents that were allegedly used to change the victim’s name and identity. Additionally, digital and technical evidence has been collected, including WhatsApp chat screenshots taken from the mobile phones of both the victim and the accused, as per the news agency. Accused named and legal status The chargesheet names four accused — Danish Ejaz Shaikh, Tausif Bilal Attar, Nida …

Sexual harassment case: NCW directs TCS to constitute separate internal panels in all its 127 units

Sexual harassment case: NCW directs TCS to constitute separate internal panels in all its 127 units

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The National Commission for Women (NCW) has directed Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to constitute separate internal committees in all its 127 units with 10 or more employees within four weeks to strengthen compliance with the PoSH Act. Senior TCS officials attended the hearing virtually. (REUTERS/Representational) The directions were issued during a hearing conducted by the Commission on May 21 in connection with the TCS Nashik case under the chairpersonship of NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar. Senior TCS officials attended the hearing virtually. At least nine persons have been arrested in connection with the alleged instances of sexual harassment, exploitation and religious conversion at the TCS unit in Nashik. Also Read | Nida Khan, key accused in sexual harassment case at TCS Nashik, arrested after 42-day hunt During the proceedings, the Commission raised serious concerns regarding systemic gaps in workplace safety and implementation of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act at the Nashik unit. Issues discussed included the absence of accessible HR infrastructure and grievance redressal mechanisms, lack of a dedicated internal committee for the Nashik …