TCS Assures Labour Ministry It Will Onboard 600 Professionals

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has come under the labour ministry’s radar over the delayed onboarding of more than 600 experienced professionals, as per news reports. In response to growing concerns, the IT giant has informed the ministry that deferrals are not unusual and it remains committed to fulfilling its job offers. The development follows a formal complaint filed by the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), triggering official intervention.

TCS Clarifies Stance on Onboarding Deferrals

In an email sent to the labour ministry late on Tuesday night, TCS explained that while the onboarding process is delayed, all job offers to the professionals remain valid. The company attributed the delay to “prevailing circumstances in the global market,” stating that onboarding timelines are tied to customer project awards. 

“The deferment of onboarding the offered candidates is nothing new and is a practice followed in the industry,” TCS said in the communication to the regional labour commissioner. It added that the positions had not been revoked and it was striving to keep the deferral “as minimal as possible.”

NITES Flags Non-Appearance, Calls for Accountability

Despite being summoned for an in-person meeting by the Chief Labour Commissioner’s office on August 1, TCS did not attend. While NITES was represented, the company’s absence drew criticism. “The absence of the company at such a critical discussion raises concerns about the seriousness with which the organisation is addressing the livelihoods and dignity of hundreds of experienced professionals,” said Harpreet Saluja, President of NITES. He further urged the firm to present a clear, time-bound onboarding schedule and to consider offering compensation or support to those affected. A detailed media query to TCS went unanswered at the time of press.

Layoffs Add to Unease Amid AI-Led Transformation

The onboarding issue comes on the heels of TCS’s recent layoff of roughly 12,260 employees, around 2% of its global workforce of 613,000 as of June 30. This marks the 2nd-largest workforce reduction in the company’s history, following a 2012 layoff of approximately 2,500 staff due to underperformance. Officials clarified that the recent layoff wasn’t discussed in the August 1 meeting, but noted that NITES has requested a follow-up session. “The details of the further meeting will be intimated shortly, if necessary,” said an official source.

Also Read: TCS Layoffs 2025: What Will the Affected Employee Receive!

TCS Share Price Performance 

As of August 1, 2025, TCS share price closed at ₹3,001.10 per share, reflecting a decline of 1.18%. Over the past month, the stock has declined by 12.50%.

Conclusion

While TCS maintains its commitment to honouring job offers, the delay and absence from official discussions have raised questions around transparency and worker support. As India’s IT sector navigates global uncertainties and AI-driven shifts, employees and regulators are calling for clearer communication and accountability.

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