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IT unions are urging state and central governments to act after Tata Consultancy Services reported a Q2 FY26 net headcount reduction of 19,755 employees, with total staff falling to 5,93,314 from 6,13,069 in Q1 FY26. The unions say weak oversight has enabled companies to sidestep labor protections and call for immediate regulation to safeguard workers.

They also claim TCS effectively let go 38,255 employees in the quarter once new hires are netted out, disputing the company’s statement that only about 6,000 departures were involuntary. The unions argue such retrenchment violates the Industrial Disputes Act and demand government intervention.

https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/business/2025/Oct/12/tcs-layoffs-it-unions-urge-govt-to-take-measures

AI not reliable yet. TCS losing business to GCCs hence layoff -to keep profits high.
Tata group as whole lost its way about a devade ago. Tata Steel high cost steel in country. Tata motots - high cost vehicle. Tata teleocm failure, Tata Retail business - not doin well

Adding fuel to the fire, the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has accused TCS of not being transparent about the scale of the layoffs. In a statement cited by PTI, NITES said, “This is not a minor difference. Nearly 8,000 employees, more than what TCS admitted, have disappeared from the rolls… It points to a deliberate attempt to downplay the scale of retrenchments and mislead regulators, policymakers, and the public.”

https://inshorts.com/en/amp_news/nites-accuses-tcs-of-hiding-8-000-layoffs--misleading-public-1760182365803

The managers will even push out highly skilled and successful non-Indians saying their position was eliminated yet have multiple job reqs to replace the American with the identical description and skill set of the laid off American.

I have seen Headcount projections for my managers team of 103 people. Currently, 78 in the US and 25 in India. Future Headcount projection is 25im the US and 75 in India. I could not see a timeline for these projections. Our organization has almost 600 people. I can't see the projections for the other teams. I am not sure if it will affect the larger team, but my guess is it will.

Tech Mahindra cut 10,669 positions for “portfolio rebalancing.” Oracle India reduced over 100 roles in September 2025 to support its “AI-driven product strategy.” HCLTech shed 8,080 employees largely due to divestitures and realignments. Accenture’s global cuts of 11,000 roles included a significant impact on India, aimed at “reinvesting in AI and digital transformation.”

Cognizant eliminated 3,500 positions globally to “simplify organisation and improve delivery speed.” IBM India dropped around 1,000 roles during its pivot to hybrid cloud and AI, while Capgemini India cut 800 jobs to align with “evolving client demand.”

India wants to lure its best minds back from the US

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1792qwg85qo

A large portion of the US population doesn't want you and your home country wants you back. The US isn't going to get better any time soon and the attitudes toward you will only get worse. Why are you waiting?

With all these safety incidents I’ve noticed a lot of HSE positions going to India. Just putting that out there.

There’s a news article in India that talks about both SAP and Novo Nordisk cutting jobs.

For Novo, the reason is likely because India approved Ozempic (semaglutide) for adults with type 2 diabetes. For SAP, it’s the 1-2% cut to get rid of the dental plaque.

Can someone please share which teams are affected?

Very recently, CK lied about hiring more people in India to work on AI and now this. Can’t really trust the board’s words - I rather pay attention to their actions.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/sap-novo-nordisk-job-cuts-hit-india-employees/amp_articleshow/124296836.cms

TCS is generous - tech mahindra laid 50000 staff with jsut 2 month basic pay, mumbai media doidt utter a word

https://varindia.com/news/avaya-cuts-over-30-of-india-gcc-staff-in-major-restructuring

This is Typical indian IT services Business Model , fool the government that they are crating new employment and get tax break for decades.

Low pay unlimited work - and constant presssure to hire fresher low cost worker and lay off old ones who ran out of steam as low pay unlimited work leads to health deteoration - corporate strategy get rid of them before they society notices and hire fresh blood.
Create new employment by laying offf old staff and show fresher hiring as new employment created. Get purchase order placed new SEZ addresses and keep getting tax break.

We all know what means… India about to grow and take more American jobs

Take a look at the job postings in India to understand who they will be firing! Pretty classy to keep posting about jobs and hiring in India the same time you are firing and doing mass layoffs of the long time employees who built the company.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/exxonmobil-india-careers/

Care and WAEM at their finest. While announcing mass layoffs they can’t even skip a few days of posting about all the jobs in India. Talk about insensitive and clueless!

https://www.linkedin.com/company/exxonmobil-india-careers/

As the end of the year draws close, VP of Indian origin are planning company funded end of year business trips to be with their friends and extended family trips to India. They don’t have money to fund our bonuses but will do everything immoral to accomplish their ends. Shame on you Shankar under whose watch this company has run aground. It really needs to die so that none of you make any money off this.

It looks like more people will be let go in December. High-cost countries will be affected, but also Serbia and India. Serbia is usually left out (minimum impact) of the RIFs, as there is a huge turnover there, and Service Desks are decimated. Serbia is raising its minimum wage by January so entry-level jobs will be in the same range.

A report said TCS layoffs raised alarms in the IT sector and employees shared forced resignations, a “fluidity test,” and an environment of fear. Some staff were blocked from projects despite skills, while HR reportedly pressured resignations. IT unions condemned the move, calling it mental harassment and a violation of company policies during workforce reductions.

https://www.latestly.com/technology/tcs-layoffs-employees-claim-environment-of-fear-with-forced-resignations-fluidity-list-spokesperson-denies-job-cuts-beyond-12000-7135956.html

Hey guys, can someone explain what's going on, even from rumors:

• Why the downsize
• Rough number on the downsize (5% now, 5% in Q4?)
• This appears to be worldwide
• What does India have to do with any of this?

I'm grateful to still have my role, but I'm terrible at being "in the know" of the bigger picture my company faces. For the sake of discussion, I like my role but people keep saying to steer clear of working at TI. What are reasons for this train of thought?

Thank y'all!

Looks like many folks leaving the campus

Check out this article where CFO said Illumina India will hire Bioinformatics and AI jobs in India!
https://www-moneycontrol-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/genomics-major-llumina-bets-on-india-to-power-affordable-innovation-amid-global-headwinds-13542445.html/amp

https://stocks.apple.com/AyK1V82nISae-V3ghEid3VA

I’ve been offered a job in India (not in engineering), but after reading reviews on here and on Glassdoor, I’m not getting a very optimistic impression overall and the hiring/interviewing experience was subpar. I also have another offer I’m weighing. Could anyone share firsthand insights on what it’s like working at the Hyderabad office — in terms of stability, culture, growth prospects, and leadership?

Additionally, I’ve been hearing that the engineering function has been transitioned to Global Logic. Is there any risk of similar changes for non-tech teams as well?

Appreciate any perspectives.

Sudden layoffs were discovered for individual contributors and middle management in the experience design org today. This effected India-based contractors as well as U.S.-based full time employees.

US-headquartered Truist Financial plans to set up a tech centre in Hyderabad, and has floated a tender for firms to set it up and initially manage it. Infosys, a Truist vendor, is likely to bid for the contract pegged at least $250 million. The centre aims to hire 3,000 employees over five years.

The IBM careers site is showing job openings as follows: India 2400+. USA 400+. UK 125+. And although IBM no longer tells the world where it has employees by country, most people are almost certain India took over from the USA awhile ago for the most employees and IBM job growth in India is spiking at an accelerating rate like a hockey stick. I think I read IBM India is over 130,000 and rising fast IBM USA now under 100,000 and dropping fast. What is IBM hiding and why is it not transparent?

I think most people know IBM itself stopped calling itself International Business Machines A LONG TIME AGO. Now it truly is just 3 letters. It is International and it is a company with most of it's employees in India very intentionally.

Nothing against employees in other countries or India etc but facts don't lie.

1. You certainly and legitimately brand IBM as:
   Indian But Mismanaged
   Indian By Mediocrity
   I've Been Misled

No one at IBM there 10/20/30 years (I think IBM wants you there 4-6 yrs now and then kicks you out) should ever be surprised when their manager tells them they have 30 days to find a job internally (in India) and 2 weeks of that 30 days is training you replacement(s) (in India).

just stop seeking Tech Jobs in India. It is not worth the time and money spent acquiring short shelf life skills

54 employees were laid off on September 15 with 33 of them being shifted to India. Deep cuts made to US based engineering teams, especially those working at headquarters. Pretty much confirms that the goal is to shift most, of not all, development work to India. AI presence will largely remain in Ireland

Hiring freeze in India

https://www.reddit.com/r/qualcomm/comments/1mroyfr/qualcomm_hiring_freeze_verbal_offers_not/

Will layoffs in India come next?

At time moment there are 4545 postings (some looking for more than one hire.) But that seems lower than it has been. Of those, 2439 are in India. That absolute number and that ratio are not as India-friendly as we have seen in the past. So are we curtailing hiring? Or are these numbers in line with what we expect?

Also, if you do technical/sw development work, check to see if there is hiring around you.

Any gossips around PEC India visit, I heard lot of Senior Leaders are traveling to India.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/indias-sector-nervous-us-proposes-064803045.html

BENGALURU (Reuters) -India's massive IT sector faces a lengthy period of uncertainty with customers delaying or re-negotiating contracts while the U.S. debates a proposed 25% tax on American firms using foreign outsourcing services, analysts and lawyers said.

The sector is likely to be on the receiving end of a bill which, though unlikely to pass in its nascent form, will initiate a gradual shift in how big-name firms in the world's largest outsourcing market buy IT services, they said.

Still, with U.S. firms having to pay the tax, those heavily reliant on overseas IT services are likely to push back, setting the stage for extensive lobbying and legal battles, analysts and lawyers said.

India's $283 billion information technology sector has thrived for more than three decades exporting software services, with prominent clients including Apple, American Express, Cisco, Citigroup, FedEx and Home Depot. It has grown to make up over 7% of GDP.

However, it has also drawn criticism in customer countries over job loss to lower-cost workers in India.

Last week, U.S. Republican Senator Bernie Moreno introduced the HIRE Act which proposes taxing companies that hire foreign workers over Americans, with the tax revenue used for U.S. workforce development. The bill also seeks to bar firms from claiming outsourcing payments as tax-deductible expenses.

The bill could not have come at a worse time for India's IT sector, which is struggling with weak revenue growth in its mainstay U.S. market as clients defer non-essential tech spending amid inflationary pressure and tariff uncertainty.

"The HIRE Act proposes sweeping changes that could alter the economics of outsourcing and significantly increase the tax liability associated with international service contracts," EY India's compliance head Jignesh Thakkar said.

In some cases, combined federal, state and local taxes could push the levy on outsourced payments as high as 60%, Thakkar said.

"While its partisan proposal may seem initially attractive, it's ultimately an artificial cost which makes organisations less competitive and profitable globally," said Arun Prabhu, partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas.

Even so, the idea is gaining traction. This month, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro reposted a call from far-right activist Jack Posobiec for tariffs on services, not just goods.

"When political noise turns into regulatory risk, clients quickly insert contingencies, reopen pricing and demand delivery flexibility," said HFS Research President Saurabh Gupta.

"Clients will simply take longer to sign, longer to renew, and longer to commit transformation dollars," Gupta said.

Industry body Nasscom and IT firms Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra, Wipro and LTIMindtree did not respond to requests for comment on implications of the bill.

BACKLASH BECKONS

Companies are likely to lobby hard against the proposed bill and challenge it legally if passed, legal experts and industry watchers said.

"A bill like this would probably face a lot of backlash from U.S. companies that rely heavily on outsourcing, who would likely bring litigation to challenge various aspects of the bill, if it were ever to be passed into law," said Alcorn Immigration Law CEO Sophie Alcorn.

Sweeping restrictions are unlikely given the practical hurdles in enforcing the bill's provisions, experts said.

"More likely is a diluted version, with narrower provisions or delayed enforcement," said HFS Research CEO Phil Fersht.

The bill could also affect U.S. firms' global capability centres (GCCs), which have evolved from low-cost offshore back offices to high-value innovation hubs that support operations, finance, research and development.

"It will be hard to pull back from existing work, but new set-ups and expansion may get impacted," said Everest Group partner Yugal Joshi.

The proposed tax will impact the cost arbitrage advantage that is among the deciding factors when establishing a GCC, said Bharath Reddy, a partner at CAM.

"However, the lack of availability of appropriate human capital in the U.S. will continue as a problem, and which can be addressed in the near future only through outsourcing," he said.

Congratulations DW! What a genius…

https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/is-donald-trump-looking-to-block-it-outsourcing-to-india-laura-loomer-reveals/amp-11757166244798.html

Aug 21, 2025
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Commitment builds on Kyndryl's existing presence in the country and advances AI initiatives,
while fostering the next generation of technology talent

BENGALURU, India, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, today announced its growth plans in India with a focus on modernizing essential technology infrastructure for leading organizations. As part of this $2.25 billion commitment over the next three years, Kyndryl is focusing on the development of future-ready talent and establishing an AI lab in India to expand the Company's impact in the world's most populous country.

Martin Schroeter, Chairman and CEO of Kyndryl, met with the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modii on August 21, 2025, to discuss Kyndryl’s plans for expanding its presence in India, driving forward AI initiatives, and fostering future technology talent.

"Kyndryl is a proud, trusted partner to our customers and an employer of choice to tens of thousands of Kyndryls across India," said Martin Schroeter, Chairman and CEO, Kyndryl. "We're committed to further developing our people, expanding our technical capabilities and strengthening community partnerships to support growth, innovation and opportunity."

“India warmly welcomes global partners to explore the vast opportunities in our nation and collaborate with our talented youth to innovate and excel,” said Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi. “Together, we all can build solutions that not only benefit India but also contribute to global progress.”

Kyndryl serves many of India's leading organizations across industries including Bangalore International Airport, Canara Bank, Central Board of Direct Taxes, CreditAccess Grameen, Dr LalPathLabs, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, ESAF Small Finance Bank, Godrej Consumer Products, Honda Motorcycles and Scooter India, Noida International Airport, National Stock Exchange of India, Somany Ceramics, Suryoday Bank, and more. The Company is focused on strategic areas that will contribute to India's digital public infrastructure goals and long-term economic health, including AI, cybersecurity and hybrid IT modernization.

"India has established itself as a global technology powerhouse, driven by a thriving startup ecosystem, world-class digital infrastructure and skilled workforce," said Lingraju Sawkar, President, Kyndryl India. "With this commitment, Kyndryl is focused on further supporting our customers in meeting their diverse transformation needs and scaling their operations for the next era of growth."

Kyndryl's planned commitment includes establishing an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru, deepening its engagement with the Government of India on AI, developing IT talent, and supporting digital training for roughly 200,000 citizens.

Kyndryl AI Innovation Lab
Kyndryl is establishing an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru to advance the Company's AI-powered consulting services. The Lab will include data scientists, consultants, and professionals offering collaborative co-creation experiences to help businesses adopt and implement AI, software and platform engineering solutions. Similar to the AI labs Kyndryl has established in the UK and Singapore, the Bengaluru Lab will focus on hiring and training professionals with skills in AI and associated technologies, including data, cloud, applications and platform engineering.

Consistent with the priorities of the INDIAai Mission, Kyndryl is contributing enterprise-grade AI capabilities including digital public infrastructure, governance transformation and economic competitiveness. As part of this initiative, Kyndryl will utilize the new Lab in Bengaluru to lead high-impact engagements that showcase AI for governance, critical infrastructure and cyber resilience. These initiatives will culminate at the AI Impact Summit being hosted by the Government of India in February 2026, where Kyndryl will feature its award-winning AI-enabled operating platform, Kyndryl Bridge, which has been recognized globally for leveraging AI efficiency at scale.

Deepening Strategic Engagement with the Government of India on AI
Kyndryl is also advancing its collaboration with the Government of India to drive AI-led transformation in governance. Kyndryl is signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Commerce & Industry on its Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) initiative, demonstrating how, through its AI platform Kyndryl Bridge and agentic AI capabilities, Kyndryl is pioneering efforts to apply AI in India's regulatory reform agenda.

Commitment to Talent and Skilling in India
Kyndryl is committing to programs that address the rising demand for advanced digital skills, which are crucial for driving economic growth across India. Kyndryl is continuing to upskill its people on AI, cybersecurity and other next-generation technologies – empowering its teams to lead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. As part of this commitment, Kyndryl plans to establish offices in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities to unlock high-potential talent and strengthen regional innovation ecosystems, as well as partner with graduate schools and research centers to create a new early career program in India.

In recent Kyndryl research, India leads in AI workforce readiness, with 37% of business leaders confident that their teams are fully prepared to adopt AI – well above the global average of 29%. AI adoption is also accelerating across business functions in India, with 72% of leaders prioritizing upskilling and workforce training to keep pace.

Social Impact at Scale
Through the company's social impact initiatives and grants by the Kyndryl Foundation, Kyndryl aims to provide resources to help train 200,000 beneficiaries across India, equipping them with in-demand digital skills. As part of this, Kyndryl is launching the Kyndryl Skilling program, which will expand access to advanced skilling courses including DevSecOps, Cloud Operations, and Resilient Systems. The program will be integrated within the portal of the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) to upskill students and professionals in new technologies. This builds on the recent announcement that the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), with the help of Kyndryl Foundation, has launched a state-of-the-art skilling facility in Mumbai focused on building cybersecurity skills and careers for underserved youth in India.

https://investors.kyndryl.com/news-releases/news-release-details/kyndryl-continues-invest-india-plans-spend-225-billion-over

Should IBM change its direction with India after this past week we see India running shoulders with Russia?

Dose anyone having any updates layoffs started India offices?

The new visa scam by those who have OPT (Optional Practical Training) when they don't get picked via the H1B lottery, is to apply for O-1 visa. So many are now applying for O-1 visa since they couldn't get in to USA workforce through H1B. The approval rate of getting an O-1 visa is 95%. Normally their are 20K applicants, and most are approved. I don't know what type of EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY (required for O-1) these foreign engineers and researchers have that US Citizen PhD or Masters graduates don't have. THE ENTIRE USA VISA SYSTEM HAS BECOME A SCAM FROM THOSE COMING FROM MAINLY INDIA AND CHINA, TAKING AWAY AMERICAN JOBS FROM AMERICANS.

Just saw an ethics alert posted on Inside, and thought it was for sure about good ole LC.

What he has done is far worse than the 3 cases described in the article. What will RB do? MN letting him do whatever he wants does have consequences. Lining his friends pockets while IT reliability goes down. What an excellent choice EB made when she hired this loser.

“Sell the value of the network. We’re a premium brand and that’s why we charge more”, says our Sr Leadership and VLC. 4 out of the 10 lines on my EPP were out for 10 hours. When will leadership realize this “premium network/brand strategy” isn’t real and lower prices/admin fees and stop outsourcing to India and Asia?