The Union Budget makes tax collection simpler by revising Tax Collected at Source (TCS) rates and easing parts of the TDS framework. A key relief comes from a lower 2% TCS on education, medical, and tour packages below ₹10 lakh—expected to reduce upfront payments for overseas travelers, students, and people arranging medical treatment abroad.
India’s Budget 2026 cuts TCS on overseas remittances and tour packages, but travelers haven’t been fully freed from the cost maze. Starting April 1, the RBI requires complete fee disclosure for forex transactions, targeting decades of hidden charges and unfair exchange-rate practices. Still, the real test is whether disclosed totals become truly comparable across providers.
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Tata Consultancy Services is shifting fast in the AI race. After layoffs and a slimmer bench, it has made its largest-ever acquisition, Coastal Cloud, for $700 million, and launched an AI-focused data-centre JV with TPG. The move signals a strategic reversal as TCS tries to catch up with the AI acquisitions it previously avoided.
India’s biggest IT services firm TCS cut 23,460 employees in FY26, taking its strength to 584,519. The company says restructuring is complete and it plans aggressive campus hiring, targeting about 40,000 freshers every year. Still, TCS is holding back on clearer FY27 hiring plans as global demand remains uncertain, despite no more layoffs for now.
Union Budget 2026 brings relief for Indians sending money abroad under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme. TCS for overseas education and medical expenses falls to 2 percent from 5 percent, easing the upfront tax burden. The budget also streamlines TDS for businesses providing manpower services, fixing taxes at 1 percent or 2 percent under contractor provisions.
An investigation into allegations of religious conversion and sexual harassment at a Nashik branch of an IT company indicates seven male accused allegedly acted in a coordinated, organised manner to target female colleagues, according to a senior officer. The case raises questions about workplace safety and how perpetrators may have planned and carried out alleged misconduct.
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Tata Consultancy Services says its COO Aarthi Subramanian will head an internal investigation into allegations of mental and sexual harassment by senior colleagues at its Nashik unit. Eight employees claim HR failed to act. Police have arrested seven people, including an HR manager, prompting scrutiny of how large IT firms manage workplace safety in smaller cities.
Infosys has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on harassment and discrimination, saying reported issues are reviewed seriously by an independent committee. The move comes as claims from Pune are examined and a parallel investigation related to the TCS case in Nashik reportedly deepens. The company is also urging employees to “speak up” to flag concerns early.
Nasscom says IT firms must act swiftly and decisively in harassment cases, backing a strict, non-negotiable approach to misconduct. The statement comes as Tata Consultancy Services faces allegations of sexual harassment, religious misconduct, and coercion at its Nashik office. Employees were suspended during an investigation, while police arrested seven people and formed an SIT to dig deeper.
Tata Consultancy Services is under scrutiny following serious allegations at its Nashik facility, including sexual harassment and claims of workplace coercion. The case also reportedly involves pressure linked to religious conversion, raising questions about conduct and internal controls at the unit. Authorities are examining the details as the controversy continues to unfold.
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A Nashik court denied interim protection to Nida Khan, accused in an alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment case tied to the Tata Consultancy Services Nashik office. The court deferred the hearing on her anticipatory bail plea to April 27, leaving her without immediate legal cover while the case proceeds.
Tata Consultancy Services has denied claims that its Nashik facility was shut down, saying the unit continues to operate and serve clients. The company also confirmed that it has brought in external legal and consulting support, including Deloitte and Trilegal, as investigations intensify around the ongoing controversy.
Two men arrested in a Nashik Tata Consultancy Services unit were sent to fresh police custody in a case involving alleged sexual harassment and forced religious conversion. Seven employees have been arrested so far, while a special investigation team is probing complaints from eight women. Tata Sons’ chairman called the allegations concerning, as the National Commission for Women also investigates.
Tata Consultancy Services has been allotted 20 acres of land in Kolkata’s New Town for a 99-year lease, according to WBHIDCO, the state-run agency developing the area as a planned urban and technology hub. The move signals continued expansion of tech infrastructure in New Town as public agencies partner with major IT firms.
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Tax rules for 2026–27 kick in from April 1, 2026, bringing six key shifts across TDS and TCS. Coverage expands for NRI property TDS and TCS on overseas education remittances, while interest on motor vehicle compensation becomes tax-exempt. The process for lower TDS certificates also gets easier for small taxpayers, and TDS on manpower supply is clarified.
HDFC Bank has alerted customers after card swipes were linked to overseas capital account transactions. The move comes as some residents used cards to make international transfers while unaware they could be violating foreign exchange and banking regulations. Reports suggest certain customers may have done it to dodge TCS or sidestep limits on overseas forex remittances.
The combined market valuation of five of India’s top-10 most valued firms jumped by Rs 72,284.74 crore over the past week. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys were the biggest gainers, driving the surge as investor sentiment improved toward leading software bellwethers. The rally highlights how a handful of large caps can noticeably swing overall market wealth.
Reports of alleged sexual harassment and coercion by staff at a TCS BPO facility in Nashik have ignited scrutiny of how India’s POSH Act is being implemented. Women employees have come forward with disturbing accounts. Authorities have taken swift action, filing multiple FIRs and making several arrests, but questions remain about prevention and enforcement.
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Allegations of harassment at Tata Consultancy Services’ Nashik unit may prompt tougher scrutiny of Indian IT firms by global clients, boards, and shareholders. Companies could be pushed to overhaul workplace complaint-handling systems and strengthen Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) compliance, as heightened accountability could impact trust, governance reviews, and future business decisions.
Tata Consultancy Services says it has not received any formal complaints through its official reporting systems regarding the Nashik allegations. The company says it has appointed independent experts—consultancy firm Deloitte and law firm Trilegal—to support an internal investigation led by COO Aarthi Subramanian.
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