# 40% of Indian workers have dated a colleague, survey finds 2026-08-14T14:21:25+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A 2025 YouGov survey commissioned by dating platform Ashley Madison found that 40% of Indian respondents had dated or were currently dating a colleague, placing India second among 11 countries surveyed. The platform is built for discreet relationships, so the number may not represent all of Corporate India. Still, experts say workplaces remain a natural source of romance because people spend most of their waking hours there. However, the fallout can be uneven. A US study found that workplace romances hurt women's careers more than men's. One woman told The Hindu she had to transfer departments after her relationship became public. A Finnish study using administrative data showed that a subordinate's earnings rose 6% after entering a relationship with a manager and fell 18% after a breakup. The Tata Group says it respects employees' privacy unless conduct affects performance or creates a conflict of interest. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Ashley Madison, Tata group, YouGov Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/40-of-indian-workers-have-dated-a-colleague-survey-finds/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/40-of-indian-workers-have-dated-a-colleague-survey-finds/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.