Pune Labour Commissioner Summons TCS Over Employee Layoff Complaints

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been summoned by the Labour Commissioner in Pune following multiple employee complaints about ongoing job terminations tied to the company’s plan to reduce its workforce by nearly 2%. The summons comes after the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), an IT workers’ union, filed several grievances alleging unfair labour practices at TCS.

According to NITES, the union has been receiving a growing number of complaints from TCS employees across various locations over the past several months. These complaints include abrupt terminations, forced resignations, denial of statutory dues, and coercive employment practices. In a statement shared on X, NITES said it reviewed all employee submissions and supporting documents before assisting them in filing formal complaints with the labour authorities.

NITES emphasized that the Labour Commissioner’s decision to initiate proceedings highlights the legal responsibility of every employer to follow due process and adhere to labour laws. The official hearing on the matter has been scheduled for November 18, 2025.

TCS Workforce Reduction Context

The development comes at a time when TCS has been reducing its headcount as part of a broader restructuring strategy. Last month, reports indicated that India’s six largest IT companies together added only 952 net new employees in Q2FY26 — a steep 77% decline from the previous quarter. This drop was primarily attributed to TCS’s significant workforce tightening, even as the other five major IT firms collectively hired over 20,000 employees during the same period.

Simultaneously, “silent layoffs” continue to impact India’s tech industry. Experts estimate that more than 50,000 tech workers could lose their jobs in 2025 alone, as many companies quietly push employees to resign or look for roles elsewhere. Between 2023 and 2024, nearly 25,000 such exits reportedly took place, with projections suggesting the number may double this year.

NITES’ Appeal to Affected Employees

NITES has urged more employees facing similar issues to come forward. The union reiterated that workers have legal protections against unfair termination, forced resignations, non-payment of dues, and other forms of workplace pressure.

“Raising a formal grievance is essential for ensuring accountability and safeguarding your employment rights,” the union said. It added that NITES remains committed to assisting IT and ITES employees in filing complaints and understanding available legal remedies.