A US court is set to reopen a discrimination case filed by a former employee alleging that TCS terminated him due to a pervasive anti-American sentiment within the company. The case calls into question TCS's commitment to non-discriminatory employment practices despite its claims of being an equal opportunity employer.

Multiple complaints allege that TCS has discriminated against American and non-South Asian workers by preferentially retaining H-1B visa holders. Controversial remarks by TCS's Global HR Head suggesting a reduction in the American workforce share have intensified the scrutiny from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and lawmakers.

Tata Consultancy Services is under investigation by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission following allegations of discrimination based on race, age, and national origin, with claims that the company targeted non-South Asian employees and H-1B visa holders in layoffs. The probe, initiated during the Biden administration and continuing under President Trump, also includes similar claims from former UK employees.

TCS published its Human Rights Statement emphasizing its commitment to human rights and labor welfare, aligning with international norms such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ILO conventions. The statement outlines policies and practices that respect individual rights and promote robust labor standards.

Over 20 US-based TCS employees have filed a complaint with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging that the firm discriminated against them on the basis of race and age, favoring employees with H1-B visas. TCS denied the allegations, describing them as meritless.

An analysis of electoral donation records reveals that Tata Group's Progressive Electoral Trust—a donor associated with the larger Tata conglomerate which includes Tata Consultancy Services—contributed 3.6 billion rupees to the ruling BJP. This event is interpreted as a significant instance of corporate political financing that bolsters an authoritarian political agenda, raising concerns about the alignment of corporate interests with Modi’s electoral strategies.

An article reports that Tata companies, including TCS, are channeling political donations through the Tata Group-backed Progressive Electoral Trust. Although the trust mechanism mandates counterfoils with contributor details, concerns remain about opaque fund allocation and potential circumvention of full transparency in political contributions.

Tata Consultancy Services has been selected as a strategic partner by the Government of India to transform the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) into a state-of-the-art public procurement platform, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity with modern digital solutions and advanced technologies.

Tata Consultancy Services has been selected by the Government of India to enhance and transform the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) into a more transparent, efficient, and inclusive digital procurement platform using modern technologies including AI/ML and open-source architectures.

Tata Consultancy Services contributed Rs 220 crore to Tata Group's Progressive Electoral Trust in Q4 FY2019, marking one of its largest political donations. The donation, recorded in the profit and loss account of the company for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, supports electoral funding activities that historically have aided progressive political parties.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) donated Rs 220 crore to an electoral trust between January and March 2019. The beneficiary political parties remain unclear, raising concerns over transparency and potential corporate influence on political processes.

In 2019, TCS disclosed a donation of Rs 220 crore to an electoral trust, a move that has drawn criticism for its lack of transparency and potential for bolstering political entities perceived as authoritarian. The donation is part of a wider trend among IT firms using electoral bonds, raising concerns over corporate influence in politics.

Tata Consultancy Services donated Rs 220 crore between January and March 2019 to an electoral trust. The donation, one of the largest in its history, is criticized for its lack of transparency regarding which political parties benefited, raising concerns about potential undue political influence.

TCS has been accused of multiple human rights violations across different countries. In India, it faces allegations of labor exploitation, including forced labor, child labor, and wage theft, as noted by the National Human Rights Commission in 2014. In addition, it has been accused in the United States of discriminatory termination based on race and in the United Kingdom of improperly collecting employee personal data, resulting in a fine. These allegations raise serious concerns about the company’s treatment of its workforce and its adherence to ethical labor practices.