THE OUTCAST COLLECTIVE
  • DRAWING THE MARGINS TO THE CENTRE | POSH: +91 8928021419 | DEI Consulting: +91 9372177748

About Us

The Outcast Collective

The Outcast Collective (TOC) is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consulting and advisory firm. The Outcast Collective was started with a mission to bring those individuals on the margins to the center. We catalyse dialogues about matters that have historically stayed out of the societal and organisational periphery yet challenging the norm.

We have commenced the activity through conversations and community work and now we are confidently stepping into policy consulting. In the corporate spaces, we extend this scope to professionals, for seamless assimilation into the workforce. The Outcast Collective endeavors to prepare organisations to be geared for working with the different, for greater results.

We recognise and deeply understand that the Diversity Equity Inclusion agenda is way broader than headcounts, programs, and policies but about intent, action, commitment and culture.

We endorse that for every workplace to thrive, grow and be successful it must nurture a safer work environment and an inclusive work culture, in which all genders, sexual minorities, people of various ethnicity, race, caste and nationalities feel valued and get to participate equally in the organisation building; and society at large.

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Action: Inclusive Works

DEI Workshops, Policy Consulting for ensuring workplaces and communities are truly inclusive.

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Impact: Collective Study

The Outcast Collective conducts study and create tools that provide DEI actionable guidance for orgs and communities

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Awareness: Outcast Dialogues

Curates and organises conversations,webinars, panel discussions, events and campaign on inclusion of diverse social groups.

Why DEI ?

Blog

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Quid Pro Quo: Building Workplaces Where Power Cannot Be Misused

  Dec 6 2025 | theoutcastcollective

Dealing with power dynamics in a POSH complaint is one of the most critical and sensitive responsibilities that an organization...

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How Inclusive Leaders Drive Business Results: Lessons from Global Best...

  Dec 3 2025 | theoutcastcollective

In a world of great disruption and change, the role of leadership has never been more complex. What used to...

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Psychological Safety in the Hybrid Workplace: What It Looks Like...

  Nov 22 2025 | theoutcastcollective

The shift to hybrid working is one of the biggest culture changes organisations have faced in a generation. And that’s...

Testimonial

We sincerely appreciate the support and expertise Ms Shinde and her team has provided as an external member to our (POSH) Internal Committee. Their guidance, timely inputs, insights and professional approach have greatly strengthened our processes and ensured smooth handling of the complaints.

We thank Ms. Shinde and her team for their consistent support and for contributing positively to the effectiveness of the Internal Committee.

Shubham Jain, Sr. Legal Manager

- Burger Singh

Abans has been associated with The Outcast Collective for over five years, and they have been a trusted partner in strengthening our POSH framework. Their team brings deep expertise, practical insights, and an unwavering commitment to ethical workplace practices. From conducting training to ensuring timely compliance and filings, they have consistently delivered with professionalism and clarity. We truly value their support and highly recommend them to any organization striving to build a safe, inclusive workplace.

HR Team,

- Abans Financial Services Pvt. Ltd

Working with The Outcast Collective has been a consistently positive experience. Their grounded approach, awareness of on-site nuances, and ability to adapt across different realities within our ecosystem have made them a trusted partner. Their expertise shines through in every interaction, and we deeply value the relationship and reliability they bring to our work 😊

Astrid Lobo (Manager, Talent and Organisational Effectiveness)

- Ultratech Cements Pvt Ltd.

The Outcast Collective has been an exceptional partner in strengthening our POSH ecosystem at GCPL. Their trainings, IC capability-building, and inquiry support are always contextualised to the diverse employment groups and multiple countries we operate in. Rutuja and Aakansha have been truly hands-on across so many aspects of our work, and it’s an absolute pleasure collaborating with them. They are timely, credible, and consistently open to discussion and feedback. Above all, their commitment to making workplaces safer, more inclusive, and responsive to real on-ground needs shines through in every interaction. We deeply value this partnership 😊

Jinal Jain, Asst Manager (DEI)

- Godrej Consumer Products Ltd

Working with Rutuja & Team has been an outstanding experience. Their professionalism, expertise, and commitment to quality delivery have added tremendous value to our leadership development initiatives. They demonstrate strong execution capability, deep subject knowledge, and a collaborative approach that makes them a trusted partner. We appreciate their responsiveness, flexibility, and focus on outcomes, and we look forward to continuing our partnership in future programs. Best wishes & Regards,

Kavita Sanikop, Head Talent Management & DEI

- JSW Steel Ltd

The Outcast Collective (ToC) has been a great partner for us in our endeavour to create a more inclusive culture in our townships. ToC understood our requirements very well, designed customized interventions and executed them flawlessly. Their deep subject knowledge, relevant experience, collaborative approach and ability to drive interventions at scale made them a valuable partner for us. Kudos to Team ToC!

Abhijeet Wagh, General Manager

- UltraTech Cement Ltd.

Our Clients

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JSW-Steel
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Vayana Network
Broker Network
Nayara
Aditya Birla Ultratech
Godrej
Phimetrics
Alphavector
Zest
Aristocrat
Abans
Colgate
Daimler

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