Pune, 3rd June 2026: More than 700 employees have been left without jobs after Pune-based IT company Thynk Technology India allegedly shut down its operations without any prior notice.
The company, which operated from Hinjawadi Phase II, had carried out large-scale recruitment drives throughout 2025, attracting software engineers, fresh graduates and interns with promises of career growth and stable employment.
According to employees, the company initially paid salaries and internship stipends regularly, creating confidence among its workforce. However, salary payments reportedly began getting delayed earlier this year.
Workers claim that salaries due from February onwards were either delayed or remained unpaid despite repeated assurances from management that payments would be cleared after internal financial processes were completed.
The situation escalated when employees discovered that the company's office had abruptly ceased operations. Many workers said they were unable to contact senior management or receive any information regarding their employment status.
Several employees also alleged that salary cheques issued by the company were dishonoured, worsening the financial difficulties faced by workers struggling with rent, household expenses and loan repayments.
The matter has now been taken up by the Forum of IT Employees (FITE). FITE President Pavanjeet Mane said hundreds of employees approached the organization after failing to receive salaries or responses from the company. He described the case as a serious matter involving alleged financial irregularities affecting a large number of workers.
Mane further alleged that some employees were asked to deposit around ₹15,000 as security money for laptops and other office equipment. Concerns regarding the company's operations have been raised with the relevant authorities, including the Labour Department.
Affected employees have submitted complaints to the Hinjawadi Police and the Maharashtra Labour Commissioner's office, seeking recovery of pending salaries and intervention in the matter.
Senior Police Inspector Balaji Pandhare of Hinjawadi Police Station confirmed that complaints have been received and that a preliminary inquiry is underway. Police officials said they are verifying the allegations and attempting to contact company representatives, who are currently unavailable.
Deputy Labour Commissioner Nikhil Walke also confirmed receiving complaints from employees. The department has started reviewing the allegations, including claims related to unpaid wages, recruitment practices and other employment-related issues.
The case has raised concerns across Pune's IT sector, with hundreds of affected employees awaiting clarity on their pending dues and future employment prospects while investigations continue.
