Archive · 19 Aug 2026
T-Hub CEO Under State Government Scrutiny After Poor Performance
A government-appointed committee reviewed how T-Hub was being run.
It criticized CEO Kavikrut’s performance and decision-making.
The committee said some decisions were made without enough consultation.
It also questioned the firing of senior official Phani Kondepudi.
The report said these actions hurt the organization and its employees.
Several new workplace rules were introduced, including hiring and grievance policies.
However, many employees reportedly left T-Hub afterward.
The committee wants stronger monitoring and regular reviews of the CEO’s work.
An Enquiry Committee criticized T-Hub CEO Kavikrut for alleged unilateral decision-making and underperformance.
The committee said the CEO’s actions weakened T-Hub’s delivery, capacity, government alignment and employee morale.
The report criticized the dismissal of Chief Development Officer Phani Kondepudi, saying it lacked valid reasons.
It recommended monitoring T-Hub’s policy compliance and introducing performance reviews with clear milestones.
The committee said several HR policies were ineffective as many employees left the organization, affecting morale and the work environment.
- Who
- T-Hub CEO Kavikrut, the Enquiry Committee, T-Hub employees and former Chief Development Officer Phani Kondepudi.
- What
- An Enquiry Committee criticized the CEO’s performance, management decisions and HR policies, and recommended corrective oversight.
- When
- The report refers to policies introduced in 2025, including a grievance policy from July 2025; the inquiry date is not stated.
- Where
- T-Hub in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The committee said unilateral decisions, weak HR practices and inadequate accountability undermined T-Hub’s performance, government alignment and employee morale.
- Organization
- T-Hub
- CEO under scrutiny
- Kavikrut
- Former official cited
- Phani Kondepudi, former Chief Development Officer
- Committee finding
- The CEO’s functioning allegedly involved unilateral decisions, poor HR policies and disregard for institutional continuity.
- Recommended oversight
- A government sub-committee to monitor T-Hub’s adherence to policies.
- Performance measures
- Corrective counseling, clear milestones and periodic Board evaluations.
- Reported impact
- A large number of employees left, affecting morale and the working environment.