Major Tech Layoffs in India: Oracle and TCS Announce Reductions
Oracle In 2026, TCS In 2025: India's Biggest Single-Day Tech Layoffs
News 18
Image: News 18
In 2026, Oracle announced a sudden layoff of approximately 12,000 employees in India as part of a global restructuring affecting up to 30,000 jobs. In contrast, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is gradually reducing its workforce by over 12,000 jobs by March 2026, marking the largest annual reduction in its history.
- 01Oracle's layoffs on March 31, 2026, impacted around 12,000 employees in India.
- 02TCS is reducing its workforce by over 12,000 jobs, approximately 2% of its total staff, by March 2026.
- 03Oracle's layoffs are part of a broader restructuring to focus on AI infrastructure despite recent profit increases.
- 04TCS's layoffs are implemented through a tighter bench policy affecting mid- and senior-level employees.
- 05A total of 78 tech companies globally have laid off over 41,447 employees in 2026.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The Indian tech sector is experiencing significant workforce reductions, highlighted by Oracle's unexpected layoffs on March 31, 2026, which affected around 12,000 employees in India. This move is part of a global restructuring plan that could see 20,000 to 30,000 jobs cut worldwide. Employees reported receiving termination emails early in the morning, with access to company systems revoked shortly after. Despite Oracle's recent profit surge, the layoffs are attributed to a shift towards capital-intensive AI infrastructure investments. In contrast, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is implementing a gradual reduction of over 12,000 jobs by March 2026, representing about 2% of its workforce. This decision follows a new policy requiring employees to maintain a minimum number of billable days, leading to forced exits for those unable to meet the criteria. TCS's CEO, K Krithivasan, described the layoffs as a difficult decision aimed at enhancing the company’s agility. The labor ministry has requested explanations from TCS regarding allegations of forced exits and labor norm violations. Overall, the tech industry is facing a challenging landscape, with 78 tech companies globally laying off over 41,447 employees in 2026 alone.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The layoffs could significantly affect the job market in India's tech sector, leading to increased competition for remaining positions and potential economic repercussions.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
More about Oracle Corporation
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.



