TCS employee Saurabh More protested outside the Pune office, claiming his salary was withheld despite repeated follow-ups.
A photo of him sleeping on the footpath with a letter nearby went viral, triggering a reaction from the IT community and public.
TCS responded saying More had been absent without authorization and salary was withheld as per policy; they are now working to resolve the issue.
Pune 5th August 2025: young TCS employee, Saurabh More, staged a protest outside the company’s Sahyadri Park office in Pune, alleging that his salary had not been credited despite multiple complaints to the HR department. His unusual form of protest, sleeping on the footpath with his bag as a pillow and a letter beside him, quickly went viral on social media, sparking widespread concern.
More reported to the Pune office on July 29 and claimed that his employee ID was still inactive on both Ultimax and the TCS system. In a meeting held on July 30, he raised the issue and was told his salary would be paid by July 31. However, no payment was received. More said he informed HR about his situation and lack of funds but received no response. As a result, he began sleeping outside the TCS office from July 29 onward.
The Forum of IT Employees (FITE) extended support to More, calling his protest courageous and urging him to seek legal help if necessary. According to the organization, raising one’s voice in such conditions requires bravery and employees must not hesitate to exercise their legal rights.
In response, TCS issued a clarification stating that More had remained absent without authorization, due to which his salary had been withheld as per company policy. The company added that he has now returned and expressed willingness to resume work. TCS also confirmed that temporary accommodation has been arranged for him, and efforts are being made to resolve the matter.