Layoffs in India Last Week (December 9-15, 2025): Latest Updates and Insights

The week of December 9-15, 2025, saw relatively subdued activity in India’s job market regarding major layoff announcements, with the spotlight firmly on the automotive sector. As the year draws to a close, the tech and software industries appear to be experiencing a temporary lull in mass job cuts, following a year marked by AI-driven restructuring and cost optimizations.

Key Layoff Development Last Week

• Volkswagen India: On December 10-11, 2025, Volkswagen Group announced a voluntary early retirement scheme for all 2,300 blue-collar workers at its two factories in Maharashtra. This restructuring move aims to align manpower with current production capacities, which are running below potential, amid broader efforts to strengthen operations in India.

Software and Tech Sector: Quiet Period with No Major Cuts

During December 9-15, 2025, no prominent software or IT companies announced significant layoffs specifically impacting Indian operations. Global tech layoff trackers reported ongoing adjustments in December, but these were predominantly overseas or had limited direct effects on India during this week.

2025 Layoffs in India: Year-Long Trends

India’s IT, software, and startup sectors have undergone notable workforce realignments throughout 2025, largely due to AI automation, skill shifts, and profitability focus:

• TCS: Implemented significant reductions, including over 12,000 roles earlier in the year, targeting mid- and senior-level positions.
• Oracle: Laid off approximately 10% of its Indian workforce (around 3,000 employees) as part of global AI restructuring.
• Other IT Firms: Companies like Infosys, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra collectively trimmed thousands of jobs through performance-based exits and “silent layoffs.”
• Startups: Earlier cuts at firms like CARS24 (200-250 employees), Ola Electric, and MPL, though activity slowed toward year-end.

Experts note that the quieter December week could stem from holiday caution, improved startup funding, and a pivot to internal upskilling programs.

Employee Impact and Future Outlook

These shifts continue to challenge professionals in legacy and routine roles, emphasizing the need for reskilling in AI, cloud, and emerging technologies. While painful, the changes signal India’s tech ecosystem evolving toward higher-value, innovation-driven work.

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