TCS Share Price in Focus; Likely to Meet Labour Ministry Tomorrow, Aug 1, Over Onboarding Delays

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been summoned by the Ministry of Labour and Employment to appear before the Chief Labour Commissioner (CLC) in New Delhi on August 1, following complaints regarding prolonged delays in onboarding hundreds of experienced professionals, as per the Business Standard report.

A letter from the ministry, addressed to the chairman and managing director of TCS, confirms the scheduled meeting. The letter instructs that either a senior official or the departmental head, well-versed in the issue and empowered to make decisions, must attend the discussion, the report added.

NITES Complaint Triggers Government Action on TCS Hiring Delays

The intervention comes after Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) wrote to the ministry, alleging that TCS had failed to onboard lateral hires, despite providing formal offer letters and communication.

Read More: TCS Bench Policy: NITES Files Complaint Over Mass Employee Distress.

What NITES Wants from TCS?

NITES, which represents IT employees, urged the government to ensure that TCS:

• Issues a formal, time-bound commitment for onboarding the affected professionals.
• Offers compensation for the delay period.
• Provides access to alternative roles within the company.
• Extends Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services to support mental well-being of those impacted.

TCS Share Price Performance

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shares were trading at ₹3,025.60, down 0.92% at 10:00 AM on the NSE from the previous close of ₹3,053.60. The stock opened the day slightly lower at ₹3,041.70 and touched an intraday high of ₹3,045.00 before slipping to a low of ₹3,022.40.

The volume weighted average price (VWAP) stood at ₹3,031.10, indicating cautious sentiment among investors.

Read More: Why TCS, Infosys, and Wipro Are Cutting Jobs Despite Revenue Growth?

Conclusion

TCS, India’s largest IT services company, had a workforce of around 613,000 employees as of June 30, 2025. The delay in onboarding lateral hires comes at a time when the broader IT sector is facing hiring slowdowns and margin pressures.

The August 1 meeting is expected to provide some clarity to the hundreds of professionals left in limbo by onboarding delays. With the labour ministry stepping in and employee advocacy groups pushing for accountability, all eyes are now on TCS’s next move.

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