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Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 50 years.

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Response to EU quantum Act

15 Dec 2025

The advent of quantum computing poses unprecedented challenges to current cryptographic systems, threatening the confidentiality and integrity of digital communications and critical infrastructure. As Europe moves toward implementing the EU Quantum Act, it is essential to provide clear, actionable guidance that addresses both emerging quantum security technologies and the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This feedback highlights key areas where the Act can strengthen resilience, foster interoperability, and ensure that quantum-safe measures extend beyond enterprise systems to connected devices and national infrastructure. The EU Quantum Act represents a pivotal opportunity to strengthen Europes resilience against quantum-era threats. To maximize its impact, the Act should provide clear guidance and enforceable measures across four critical areas: 1. Emerging Quantum Security Technologies : The draft EU Quantum Act should provide clear guidance on deploying quantum security technologies like QKD and QRNG. OEMs often make exaggerated or conflicting claims, causing user uncertainty. For example, Germanys BSI notes QKDs limited uses and technology challenges, while standards like OPENQKD are still developing. The Act should define maturity levels, suitable use cases, and caution against vendor lock-in, helping users decide based on evidence. 2. Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) for Critical Infrastructure : The act should require swift adoption of post-quantum cryptography for critical infrastructure, following deadlines set by the Commissionfor example, transitioning high-risk systems by 2030 and completing all by 2035. It must mandate crypto-agility so legacy systems can be upgraded, support hybrid algorithms, and adapt as standards change, ensuring ongoing protection against vulnerabilities. Strong crypto-agility requirements would also future-proof systems against evolving standards. 3. Interoperability and Standards Alignment : To ensure interoperability when adopting PQC, the Act should require use of recognized standards like NIST-selected algorithms and aligned EU frameworks. It must also mandate that different PQC implementations work together at the protocol level, preventing vendor lock-in and fragmentation, and support cross-border operability within the EU. Supporting EU research and enterprise participation in standards, testing, and certification will further harmonize and scale the approach. 4. Quantum-Safe Connected Devices : While regulations like the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and Radio Equipment Directive (RED) address basic cybersecurity for connected devices, they do not direct address quantum risks. The Quantum Act should close this gap by mandating PQC integration into device firmware, cryptographic systems, updates, and communicationsapplying even to limited-resource devices such as IoT or medical sensorsto prevent future "store-now, decrypt-later" threats. On Innovation, Adoption, and Global Collaboration A robust quantum strategy should prioritize R&D in scalable architectures, error correction, and hybrid quantum-classical solutions, supported by EU-funded hubs and testbeds for sectors like healthcare, logistics, and energy. Embedding quantum computing in STEM education and vocational training, with industry-academia partnerships, will close skills gaps and translate research into practice. Industry adoption via managed quantum services and quantum-inspired algorithms can deliver immediate benefits, while governments must drive uptake through awareness, incentives, and public-private partnerships. International cooperation is vital for standardizing quantum-safe algorithms and building a strong ecosystem through collaboration with academia, start-ups, and govts. By embedding these principles, the EU Quantum Act can deliver a harmonized, forward-looking security posture that safeguards Europes digital ecosystem from quantum threats while fostering innovation and interoperability.
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Response to Roadmap for artificial intelligence and digitalisation for energy (RAID-E)

5 Nov 2025

TCS strongly supports the European Commission's initiative, and welcomes the Strategic Roadmap for Digitalization and AI in the Energy Sector. TCS believes that the roadmap represents the right way forward to accelerate Europe's green and digital transition while filling any remaining policy gaps that currently limit scale and coordination. Digitalization and AI are strategic enablers for achieving the EU's decarbonization and emission reduction objectives, enhancing competitiveness, and ensuring energy resilience. The roadmap can become a key to driving operational flexibility across the energy system and enabling diverse and innovative business models that contribute to a more efficient, secure and sustainable European energy future.
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Meeting with Lucilla Sioli (Director Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

28 Oct 2025 · Exchange between AI Office and representatives from Tata Consultancy Services

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Commissioner) and

28 Oct 2025 · Priorities of the EU’s trade agenda

Meeting with Radan Kanev (Member of the European Parliament)

15 Oct 2025 · Role of digital technology for simplification, cost reduction and competitiveness

Response to Proposal amending the Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards battery due diligence obligations

31 Jul 2025

While TCS is not generally in favour of postponing the implementation of sustainability-related policies, in this case we support the proposed delay of the battery due diligence obligations under the Batteries Regulation. The additional preparation time until August 2027 will allow economic operators across the value chain to establish the necessary governance, data management, and supplier engagement processes needed to implement robust due diligence systems. At the same time, the extended deadline for the Commission to publish its guidance ensures that the guidelines can be developed in a comprehensive and consultative manner, supporting consistent interpretations and application of the rules across Member States and industry actors. Postponement in this case is a pragmatic step that balances ambition with feasibility and helps ensure that the regulation's long-term objectives can be met in a meaningful and effective manner.
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Meeting with Radan Kanev (Member of the European Parliament)

1 Jul 2025 · Technology and simplification

Response to Apply AI Strategy

4 Jun 2025

The stringent requirements of the EU AI Act, while designed to ensure ethical and responsible use of AI, pose significant challenges to innovation, particularly in the realm of employee management AI tools, which are considered High Risk. The compliance requirements can be burdensome, stifling creativity and slowing down the adoption of advanced AI solutions that could otherwise revolutionise human resources and organisational efficiency. However, we remain optimistic and confident that the EU Commission will recognise these constraints and take proactive steps to simplify compliance. By doing so, they will help organisations harness the full potential of AI, fostering a more innovative and dynamic workplace environment. We trust that the Commission's support will strike a balance between ethical considerations and the need for technological advancement, ensuring that European businesses can thrive in the global landscape. Additionally, it is important that the EU Commission clarifies the role of service providers that are commissioned by their customers to build AI systems. Understanding these roles is key to ensuring responsibilities are clear and compliance is not overly burdensome, which will help avoid legal confusion and support collaboration in AI innovation.
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Response to Revision of EU rules on sustainable finance disclosure

30 May 2025

TCS values the opportunity to provide feedback on the EC's review of the SFDR and its ongoing efforts to simplify its implementation. The SFDR is a crucial tool in tackling climate change and plays a key role in transitioning to a sustainable economy. We have set out the recommendations below to improve the framework's usability and transparency for end-investors, with a particular focus on data management. It is important for the EC to consider simplifying the CSRD/ESRS when deciding which PAI indicators to include. This will avoid issues with missing or inconsistent data, a topic where enormous time and efforts are being spent. The list should focus on the most relevant indicators, which can be easily measured based on strategic priorities/decisions. Numerous ESG templates are overly extensive, potentially overwhelming its users. This makes it difficult to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across reporting frameworks and within the templates. Optimizing templates for relevant information collection for investors is essential. Interoperability between the SFDR and CSRD regarding data availability needs consideration, specifically further changes to the SFDR PAIs should be reflected in the ESRS to prevent inconsistent or missing data and the entire process should be simplified. SFDR necessitates FMPs to use calculations-based, data-driven assessments of ESG topics from major providers, adding costs for FMPs and investors due to validation. The EU could support this by centrally easing out the difficulties in obtaining ESG data for companies within and outside the EU, ensuring a unified standard reference for all entities. Enhanced coherence between SFDR, CSRD, and Taxonomy would facilitate transparency regarding the sustainability performance of companies reporting under CSRD and mitigate redundant reporting across regulations. Additionally, the absence of harmonized and verified ESG data for SMEs presents a significant challenge. Based on our observations, PAI disclosures at the entity level are complex, primarily due to the scarcity of dependable and standardized high-quality ESG data. Product categorization is a welcome idea and helps standardize data across regulations, enabling clarity in entity-level disclosures about mitigating principal adverse impacts and engagement policies supporting these efforts. The SFDR review must consider the Omnibus proposal, especially its impact on ESG data availability. There should be clear guidance on quantitative and qualitative metrics within the scope of CSRD. Using proxies, enhancing data quality, and ensuring interoperability with global frameworks and local regulations will reduce complexity. Promoting modular and machine-readable reporting standards by corporates to make it easier for FMPs to process the necessary data for their disclosures. Improving the accessibility and consistency of high-quality data inputs is fundamental for FMPs to produce accurate, comparable, and reliable disclosures for end-investors. In summary, FMPs face significant methodological and technological challenges in processing the complex sustainability data required for SFDR disclosures, often leading them to rely heavily on external, sometimes unregulated, third-party data providers. Supporting the development of necessary methodologies and technological tools for data analysis and validation is advised. Promoting the use of technology like Generative AI(GenAI), Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) for data analysis and greenwashing detection and ensuring industry access to such tools will build internal capacity for FMPs. This will lead to more accurate, efficient, and consistent data processing and reporting, which is crucial in improving the reliability of disclosures for end-users, thus helping to identify and mitigate greenwashing.
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Response to Quantum Strategy of the EU

23 May 2025

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services and consulting, welcomes the European Commissions initiative to develop a comprehensive quantum strategy. Quantum computing offers transformative opportunities across sectors such as healthcare, finance, logistics, and energy while presenting significant challenges, particularly in cybersecurity. A well-defined strategy is essential to harness these opportunities, mitigate risks, and position the EU as a global leader in this critical technology. Quantum computing represents a paradigm shift in computational power, enabling solutions to problems currently intractable for classical systems. It can accelerate drug discovery, optimise cancer treatment, and improve decision-making in financial services by processing vast datasets in real time. Across industries, quantum-inspired optimisation and integration with AI promise enhanced efficiency, reduced errors, and better predictive capabilities. However, quantum computing also introduces cybersecurity risks, as it could render traditional encryption vulnerable to cyber attacks, compromising security and safety of systems. The EU must act decisively to promote quantum-safe cryptography and foster crypto-agility to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data. A comprehensive quantum strategy must prioritise R&D investments in scalable architectures, error correction techniques, and hybrid quantum-classical solutions. Innovation hubs and testbeds should drive experimentation in high-impact areas like healthcare, logistics, and energy, while advanced quantum communication networks, including satellite-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), are vital for secure long-distance communication. Building quantum computing into STEM education, vocational training, and continual learning programmes will address the skills gap, with partnerships between industry leaders like TCS and academic institutions playing a key role in co-developing curricula and translating innovations into practical applications. Promoting industry adoption is equally critical. Managed quantum computing services on the cloud offer businesses a low-barrier entry point to experiment with quantum algorithms, while early adoption of quantum-inspired solutions can deliver immediate benefits in areas like risk assessment, clinical trial analytics, and supply chain optimisation. Encouraging businesses to explore these technologies will help drive innovation and create a competitive edge for European industries. At the same time, governments and regulators must ensure that organisations are prepared for the rapid pace of change by fostering awareness, providing funding incentives, and supporting public-private partnerships to accelerate adoption. Cybersecurity must be central to the EUs quantum strategy, with efforts to establish quantum-safe cryptography standards, adopt crypto-agile strategies, and enable hybrid approaches to transition quickly as new threats emerge. ENISA can play a pivotal role in assessing quantum readiness and implementing best practices for post-quantum security. By addressing these risks proactively, the EU can protect its critical infrastructure and maintain trust in digital systems as quantum technologies evolve. In February 2024, TCS co-hosted a debate in the European Parliament to highlight the importance of preparedness ahead of the onset of quantum-powered computing, underscoring the urgency for action in this space. International cooperation will be crucial, as the EU is well-positioned to lead efforts in standardising quantum-safe algorithms and fostering cross-border collaboration. Partnerships with academic institutions, start-ups, and governments will help create a robust quantum ecosystem. TCS, at the forefront of quantum innovation through its work in optimisation algorithms, quantum cryptography, and the TCS Quantum Computing Lab, is committed to partnering with the EU to advance its vision for quantum leadership.
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Response to New comprehensive strategic approach towards India

8 May 2025

On behalf of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), we welcome the opportunity to contribute to the development of the new Strategic EU-India Agenda. This Joint Communication represents a pivotal moment to deepen and strategically focus EU-India relations, addressing shared priorities in trade, technology, security, defence, and the green transition. In an era defined by perpetual changegeopolitical shifts, energy transitions, technological advancements, and disrupted supply chainsthe EU-India partnership must embrace agility and adaptability. By fostering collaboration in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure, climate action, and cybersecurity, both regions can thrive amidst dynamic global challenges. Perpetual adaptability will empower businesses and governments to respond effectively to emerging opportunities while mitigating risks and addressing challenges. Deeper cooperation between the EU and India is essential to unlock mutual benefits and address shared priorities. As a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, TCS brings a unique perspective shaped by its origins in India and its multinational presence. Joint initiatives in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), green technologies, and resilient supply chains will strengthen economic security and drive innovation. Enhanced connectivity and data-sharing frameworks, such as those envisioned under the Data Act, will further solidify this partnership. The Strategic EU-India Agenda should act as a catalyst to accelerate the adoption of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), targeted for conclusion by the end of 2025. This agreement has the potential to reduce trade barriers, enhance market access, and align regulatory frameworks in areas such as AI and cybersecurity legislation. It can also mitigate geo-dependencies amid growing geopolitical tensions and unlock significant advantages for businesses, SMEs, innovators, and workers across both regions. TCS plays a unique role in connecting Europe and India through its operations, expertise, and global presence. The company contributes to strengthening bilateral ties in key areas such as digital transformation, resilient supply chains, and innovation. By enabling sustainable business practices and driving digital innovation for clients across sectors in both the EU and India, TCS fosters multilateral partnerships aligned with the EU-India agenda. The agenda provides an opportunity to highlight capabilities in areas such as the green transition, digital connectivity, and multilateral cooperation. Advocating for sustainable business practices, renewable energy solutions, and innovation in cutting-edge technologies like AI and cybersecurity will ensure alignment with ethical and regulatory standards. TCSs expertise in these areas positions it as a valuable partner in advancing the EU-India relationship. The new Strategic EU-India Agenda should prioritise perpetual adaptability, enhanced collaboration, and accelerated trade agreements to foster mutual growth. By leveraging the expertise of businesses like TCS, the partnership can deliver transformative outcomes for citizens, governments, and industries across both regions. TCS remains committed to supporting this partnership and contributing to its success by acting as a bridge between the EU and India and driving progress in areas critical to their shared future. We are open to engaging further with the Commission on this topic and look forward to contributing to the next steps in shaping this vital agenda.
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Meeting with Dragoş Tudorache (Member of the European Parliament) and Temasek International Pte Ltd

15 Apr 2024 · Artificial Intelligence

Meeting with Moritz Körner (Member of the European Parliament)

20 Feb 2024 · Introductory Meeting

Meeting with Dragoş Tudorache (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and Infosys Limited

27 Nov 2023 · Artificial Intelligence

Meeting with Didier Reynders (Commissioner) and

16 Nov 2023 · CSDDD, Artificial Intelligence

Response to European Sustainability Reporting Standards

7 Jul 2023

As a global IT consultancy, TCS works with more than 400 large companies in Europe, helping maintain operations, improve efficiency and productivity and boost long-term resilience. While listed in Mumbai, we are also subject to CSRD requirements ourselves. We welcome the revised draft ESRS and appreciate the ECs efforts to clarify and streamline reporting requirements. Due to the investment required to expand the amount of ESG data gathered and managed, and to increase ESG data quality to ensure auditability in line with financial data requirements, we believe that there is great benefit to limiting companies transparency burden to those areas that are highly material and strategic. Based on our experience with the costs and time involved in developing advanced data systems, we believe that phase-in periods for companies with under 750 employees is a sound policy. In addition, we identified further elements of the draft standard where we believe more clarity or a phase-in period is needed. As there is not an agreed methodology for reporting the anticipated financial effects of environmental and social impacts, a phase-in period or delay in requiring a quantified monetary amount would be preferable given the requirements for third-party assurance. This would allow for improvements in data maturity. As a global company, with a seat on GRIs Board of Directors, we are also supportive of increased alignment with other international standards. While timing makes this difficult, high-level alignment regarding definitions of impact and financial materiality will reduce effort, cost, and reporting burden. Attached is an additional document that outlines our specific comments to Annex I of the first set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards.
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Meeting with Tom Vandenkendelaere (Member of the European Parliament)

25 May 2023 · general introduction