Tata Consultancy Services has responded to the allegations, calling them serious and concerning.
Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said the company is treating the matter with the “utmost seriousness”.
He confirmed that an internal investigation has been ordered and action has already been taken against some employees.
The company also said it has a zero-tolerance policy towards any kind of harassment or coercion.
TCS has asked employees at its Nashik office to work from home for safety reasons while the investigation continues.
Public reaction and protests
The case has sparked strong reactions outside the company as well.
A group of women organised a ‘Ranragini Jan Akrosh’ bike rally in Nashik to protest against the alleged incidents.
Political reactions have also followed. BJP MLA Devayani Farande criticised the alleged acts and called for strict action.
The issue has now become a larger public discussion about workplace safety, religious freedom and employee rights.