This year, over 1 lakh IT and tech professionals across 218 companies have lost their jobs, creating significant uncertainty in the sector. With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation, traditional jobs are declining, while demand is increasing in newer areas like data science and cybersecurity.
Which Companies Have Laid Off Employees?
Several major companies, including TCS, Intel, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta, have collectively laid off millions of employees. Most of these layoffs have affected mid- and senior-level positions, leading to the loss of jobs for many experienced professionals.
Impact of AI and Automation
The rapid adoption of AI and automation in the tech sector is driving companies to operate with fewer human resources. Routine and repetitive tasks are being automated, which poses a threat to traditional coding and support jobs. At the same time, new employment opportunities are emerging in future-focused fields like machine learning and cybersecurity.
Strategies of Indian IT Companies
TCS has laid off around 20,000 employees this year, especially at mid- and senior levels, to better incorporate AI and digital transformation into its operations. Infosys, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra have also collectively cut more than 10,000 positions. Meanwhile, Intel has reduced its workforce by 24,000 employees.
Job Uncertainty
Experts believe that the layoffs in the IT and tech sector are part of a long-term process. Young professionals need to continuously learn new skills and prepare themselves. Both the government and companies will have to accelerate their training programs in line with these changes.
The layoffs in the IT and tech sector in 2025 have ushered in a new era of challenges for professionals. Although some jobs are being eliminated due to AI and automation, young individuals who acquire expertise in new technologies can turn this shift into an opportunity. Companies are also adapting their organizations to the new digital age, suggesting that the shape of the tech sector is set to change in the coming years.
