Archive · 3 Oct 2025
IT Employee Forum Alleges Mass Layoffs at TCS
A forum for IT employees in Pune, India, is accusing Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) of forcing many employees to quit their jobs.
They are asking the government to investigate these claims.
The forum claims that about 2,500 employees were pushed to resign in recent weeks.
TCS says only a small number of employees have been affected and have been given severance.
The IT employees' forum believes the company is violating labor laws.
The forum wants the government to intervene and protect IT workers, while TCS insists the claims are inaccurate.
Forum for IT Employees (FITE) alleges mass layoffs and forced resignations at TCS.
NITES claims 2,500 Pune-based employees were forced to resign.
FITE demands an SIT to investigate and protect employee rights.
TCS states only a limited number of employees were affected.
TCS previously announced plans to lay off approximately 12,000 employees globally.
- Who
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and IT Employees
- What
- Allegations of mass layoffs and forced resignations at TCS; FITE seeks SIT investigation.
- When
- Recent weeks
- Where
- Pune, Hinjewadi IT hub
- Why
- Dispute over workforce restructuring and alleged unfair labor practices.
IT Employee Forum & NITES
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Mass Layoffs/Forced Resignations
IT Employee Forum & NITES
Allegation of widespread forced resignations and unfair practices, violating labor laws.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Claims of a limited number of affected employees; providing due care and severance.
- Affected Employees (Resignations)
- Approximately 2,500 in Pune (alleged)
- Accusation
- Forced resignations/mass layoffs
- Action Requested
- SIT (Special Investigation Team) to probe alleged layoffs
- Company Response
- Limited number of employees affected; due care and severance provided
- Layoff Announcement
- TCS announced layoffs of 12,261 employees globally
