TCS layoffs
TCS Faces Union Talks and Protests Over Alleged 20,000 Job Cuts in Indian IT Sector
Oct 16, 2025 02:37 am CST
Karnataka IT union KITU and TCS management held conciliation talks following protests over alleged mass layoffs affecting 20,000 employees. Union representatives submitted evidence of labor law violations while demonstrators condemned TCS's "exploitative" policies requiring 225 billable days annually. Both KITU and IIDEA are calling for government intervention to enforce labor laws in India's IT sector and ensure fair treatment for affected workers.
TCS Clarifies: Only 6,000 Employees Released Despite Exaggerated Layoff Reports in IT Sector Restructuring
Oct 09, 2025 09:51 pm CST
India's largest IT services company TCS has officially confirmed releasing only 1% or approximately 6,000 employees as part of its restructuring initiative, contradicting widely circulated reports of much higher numbers. CHRO Sudeep Kunnumal emphasized the company's commitment to handling the process with empathy while maintaining its vision to become the world's largest AI-led tech services company. Despite the restructuring, TCS continues to hire and has onboarded 18,500 new employees in the last quarter.
TCS Provides Care and Support to Employees Affected by Workforce Restructuring Amid IT Sector Challenges
Oct 02, 2025 06:40 pm CST
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) confirms providing care and support to employees affected by its workforce reduction plan. Despite cutting approximately 12,200 jobs, the company maintains it's offering adequate severance packages while implementing skill realignment initiatives to navigate global IT sector challenges. The restructuring comes as the Indian IT industry faces subdued growth due to macroeconomic uncertainty and delayed client decisions.