Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 2: More than 1,00,000 employees have been laid off across 218 technology companies worldwide so far in 2025, marking one of the biggest waves of tech job cuts in recent years, according to data from Layoffs.fyi.
From Silicon Valley to Bengaluru, major tech giants are downsizing and restructuring as they pivot toward artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and profitability following years of rapid post-pandemic expansion.
?? Major Layoffs Across Global Tech Giants
• Intel announced the largest single layoff of 2025, cutting 24,000 jobs — nearly 22% of its global workforce — across the US, Germany, Costa Rica, and Poland.
The company said the move is part of a sweeping restructuring to focus on AI and semiconductor innovation as it seeks to regain competitiveness against Nvidia and AMD.
• Amazon has cut 14,000 corporate jobs in operations, HR, and cloud divisions.
CEO Andy Jassy said the move is aimed at making Amazon operate “like the world’s largest startup,” redirecting investments into AI-driven initiatives.
• Microsoft has trimmed 9,000 positions, mostly in product and software teams, to focus resources on AI tools and cloud computing.
• Google and Meta have also streamlined their workforces, reducing roles in Android, hardware, and AI teams to eliminate overlaps and rein in costs.
• Oracle laid off several hundred employees in the US while expanding investment in AI-powered cloud platforms.
?? Impact in India
The global slowdown has also hit India’s IT sector:
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the country’s largest software exporter, reported its sharpest-ever quarterly drop in workforce, cutting around 20,000 jobs in the July–September 2025 quarter.
The company cited “AI-led restructuring” and a growing skills mismatch as key reasons — its first major workforce contraction since 2022.
• Other major Indian IT firms have paused hiring and are reshaping roles to align with automation and AI integration, reducing the demand for mid-level professionals.
?? Industry Outlook
Analysts note that the layoffs reflect a strategic realignment rather than a downturn, as companies invest aggressively in AI, analytics, and cloud infrastructure.
“We’re seeing a major workforce transformation,” said an industry expert. “Roles dependent on legacy software or repetitive coding are being replaced by positions that demand AI fluency and data-driven capabilities.”
While the job losses highlight short-term disruption, industry observers believe the transition will ultimately create new opportunities in high-value digital and AI-based sectors.