Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Indian IT Sector: Layoffs and Workforce Reduction Trends
Indian IT companies are downsizing their workforce, a trend experts predicted.
TCS is cutting 2% of its employees, partly due to hiring too many people during the pandemic.
The industry is now looking for specialists in AI and cloud computing.
However, these job cuts have raised concerns, and the NITES union has filed a complaint against TCS.
The Labour Commission will hold a meeting with both the company and the union to discuss the matter.
IT sector layoffs in India were anticipated by experts, following TCS's announcement.
TCS plans a 2% workforce reduction due to over-hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hiring is shifting to specialized skills like AI and cloud computing.
NITES questions the layoffs, citing skillsets and macroeconomic reasons.
Labor Commission will meet with NITES and TCS on August 1 to address complaints.
- Who
- Indian IT companies like TCS, Infosys, and HCL Technologies.
- What
- Layoffs and workforce reductions in the Indian IT sector.
- When
- Layoffs have been ongoing for the last four quarters.
- Where
- Indian IT sector.
- Why
- To optimize costs and due to changes in the industry.
Company Strategy
Employee Perspectives
Business Strategies
Company Strategy
Companies focusing on cost optimization and adapting to technological advancement.
Employee Perspectives
Focus on growth through acquisitions and global market expansion.
- TCS Workforce Reduction
- 2%
- Hiring Focus
- Specialized skills (AI, cloud, etc.)
- NITES Complaint
- Filed against TCS
- Labour Commission Meeting
- August 1
- TCS Operating Cash Flow (FY25)
- ₹48,908 crore
- TCS Dividends (FY25)
- ₹45,588 crore
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