Archive · 3 Nov 2025
Amazon Layoffs Spark Fear Among Hyderabad Staff Amid Global Cuts
Amazon, a big online shopping company, is letting go of many workers all around the world, and this is making the people who work at its huge office in Hyderabad, India, very worried.
Some people have already lost their jobs, and it seems like more might be leaving soon.
The company has gotten rid of about 14,000 people worldwide.
The workers in Hyderabad think there's less work to do now.
Some people who were hired through outside companies lost their jobs suddenly, with little warning.
They are scared about finding new jobs because they feel companies might think they weren't good enough.
While some wonder if new computer programs (AI) are doing the work, the employees say people are still needed.
Amazon employees in Hyderabad are fearful of job losses following global layoffs.
The company has announced layoffs affecting approximately 14,000 employees worldwide.
Layoffs in Hyderabad have intensified recently, impacting various departments and even long-serving staff.
Employees cite a decline in workload as a reason for the cuts, with some also mentioning AI automation as a potential factor.
Workers hired through third-party consultancies appear to be more affected than directly employed staff.
- Who
- Amazon employees in Hyderabad, India, and globally
- What
- Experiencing panic and job losses due to global layoffs
- When
- Layoffs began in July and are expected to continue until the end of December
- Where
- Amazon's office in Hyderabad, which is the company's largest office building globally
- Why
- Attributed by employees to a decline in workload and fewer cases to handle; speculation about AI automation exists, though employees state human involvement is still crucial.
- Company
- Amazon Inc.
- Affected Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Global Layoffs
- Approximately 14,000 employees
- Layoff Period
- Began July, expected to continue until end of December
- Impacted Departments
- Coordinators, transport, shipping, and others
- Hiring Method
- Third-party consultancies appear more affected than direct hires
