TCS Layoffs

TCS to cut 2% of its workforce — impacting 12,000+ employees globally. This is one of the largest layoffs in India’s IT sector.

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Mid to senior-level employees, especially those on the bench, will face exits. Freshers and high-demand tech roles remain mostly unaffected.

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Skill mismatch, not AI, is the core reason cited by TCS CEO K. Krithivasan. TCS is realigning for future digital demand.

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TCS will offer severance packages, career counselling, and upskilling aid. The layoffs will be implemented gradually over the financial year.

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TCS shares dropped by 1.7% on BSE post-layoff news. The move reflects growing uncertainty across Indian IT companies.

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TCS focuses on automation, AI, and cloud roles going forward. Tech professionals must upskill to stay relevant in 2025 and beyond.

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