{"data":{"prismicArticle":{"uid":"infosys-denies-pune-harassment-claims","tags":["politics"],"first_publication_date":"2026-04-16T11:19:29+0000","last_publication_date":"2026-04-16T11:19:29+0000","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Infosys Denies Pune Harassment Claims"},"rating":null,"datetime":"2026-04-16T06:06:00+0000","img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/7766529c-412f-4d9a-a068-c32a77895fee_infosys.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"embed":{"embed_url":null,"thumbnail_url":null,"author_url":null,"title":null},"content":{"raw":[{"text":"Amid the ongoing workplace harassment probe at TCS Nashik, IT bellwether Infosys has dismissed social media allegations of workplace harassment at its Business Process Management (BPM) facility in Pune. "},{"text":"The clarification comes amid heightened scrutiny of Maharashtra’s IT sector, following a separate investigation into Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik over allegations of workplace harassment and forced religious conversion."},{"text":"The Infosys controversy emerged after a series of posts on social media platform X alleged inappropriate behaviour towards female employees at its Pune facility."},{"text":"However, the posts were later deleted. Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane said the government has taken note of the allegations."},{"text":"Infosys said it follows a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment and discrimination."},{"text":"“Infosys maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of harassment or discrimination,” the company said."},{"text":"The IT firm added that any issue reported is treated seriously and investigated by an independent committee, and that it promotes a “speak-up culture” encouraging employees to report concerns through multiple channels."},{"text":"The company also stated that it has activated internal processes and preventive mechanisms in line with its global Code of Conduct to examine the matter."},{"text":"The development comes against the backdrop of the ongoing TCS Nashik case, where multiple women employees have alleged harassment by senior staff between 2022 and 2026."},{"text":"The complaints include allegations of sexual harassment, stalking, inappropriate touching, objectionable remarks, mental harassment, and alleged pressure to adopt certain religious practices or convert."},{"text":"Investigators have examined over 40 CCTV footage clips and are recording statements from complainants and accused persons."},{"text":"Police have also carried out an undercover operation involving women personnel in connection with the probe."},{"text":"The investigation remains ongoing, with officials stating that all aspects are being examined before any conclusions are drawn."},{"text":"In a related development, TCS officials conducted an unannounced visit to their Nashik office this week as part of an internal inquiry into the allegations, according to NDTV Profit."},{"text":"The company has constituted a special investigation committee and is examining the complaints. Senior officials have recorded employee statements as part of the probe."},{"text":"Sources said multiple complaints surfaced during the inquiry, widening its scope. As a precautionary measure, TCS has directed around 120 employees at its Nashik facility to work from home starting this week while the investigation continues."},{"text":"Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has constituted a fact-finding committee to conduct a detailed inquiry into the alleged incidents of sexual harassment of women at the TCS BPO unit at Nashik. The committee will submit its report within 10 working days."}]}}},"relatedArticles":{"edges":[{"node":{"uid":"brs-student-wing-stages-protest-over-mp-suryas-remarks","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"BRS student wing stages protest over MP Surya’s remarks"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aeIG9Z1ZCF7ETSSI_BRSStudentwing.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-17T08:10:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"gautam-adani-becomes-asias-richest-person","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Gautam Adani becomes Asia’s richest"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/Z02IxpbqstJ978If_adani.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-04-17T05:51:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"amit-shahs-firm-stance-no-religious-reservations-for-muslims-mo2pi22d","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Amit Shah: No Religious Reservations for Muslims"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2F9a998da1-ed74-4d1d-bf5c-3ce42a2986be_amit+shah.jpg?auto=format,compress&rect=0,44,1280,631&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-16T19:29:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"bengaluru-businessmans-honeytrap-nightmare-blackmailed-after-instagram-encounter-mo2pi7w3","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Businessman’s Honeytrap Nightmare"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/c8335006-73f0-4db2-9b9f-f9d6f0421a05_love+is+blind.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-16T18:30:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"ysr-congress-leader-released-on-bail","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"YSR Congress leader released on bail"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2F7216aea1-016a-4612-8cd4-886237641335_ysrcp.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C5%2C1200%2C592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-16T13:39:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"tvk-manifesto-welfare-ai-1.5t-goal","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"TVK Manifesto: Welfare, AI, $1.5T Goal"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aeEUw51ZCF7ETQr3_vijaytvk.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-16T13:15:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"from-now-onwards-nari-shakti-will-not-be-just-a-slogan","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"From now onwards, Nari Shakti will not be just a slogan"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/adOj4pGXnQHGZSCp_pawan.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-16T07:30:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"case-filed-against-vijay","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Case filed against Vijay"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aPPHEJ5xUNkB2HoK_vijay.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-04-16T05:30:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"pichai-ranbir-in-times-100-most-influential-people-of-2026","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Pichai, Ranbir in TIME's '100 Most Influential'"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aeC5qZ1ZCF7ETPhc_pichairanbir.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-16T05:28:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"madras-hc-orders-i-t-probe-on-udhayanidhi-assets","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Court Orders Probe on Udhayanidhi Assets"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/5eb52f79-f1fb-4224-8660-30b6f9452808_udhanidhi+stallin.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-04-15T08:13:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"lokesh-elevated-as-national-wp-of-tdp","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Lokesh elevated as national WP of TDP"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/Z4vnQ5bqstJ99mOE_lokesh.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-15T07:41:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"ycp-leader-arrested-over-post-against-cbn","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"YCP leader arrested over post against CBN"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ad9lTZ1ZCF7ETNPs_sridhar.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-15T07:15:00+0000"}}}]}},"pageContext":{"isCreatedByStatefulCreatePages":false,"uid":"infosys-denies-pune-harassment-claims","tags":["politics"]}}