Mumbai: IT services major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is set to cut around 2% of its global workforce — approximately 12,200 employees — starting April 2026, as part of a strategic restructuring plan to align with evolving technology trends.
In an interview, TCS CEO K. Krithivasan confirmed that the decision is aimed at making the company more agile and future-ready amid rapid advancements in technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and shifts in operating models. The job cuts will be implemented across all geographies where TCS operates.
As of the quarter ending June 2025, the company employed around 613,000 people. The planned reduction is expected to impact roughly 12,200 roles across various business units globally.
Krithivasan stated that TCS continues to invest significantly in upskilling its workforce and creating career growth opportunities. However, he acknowledged that in certain roles, these efforts have not yielded the desired results. “We are evaluating the skill sets required for the future and aligning our workforce accordingly. While we remain committed to employee development, some roles are becoming less relevant due to changing technology dynamics,” he added.
The announcement reflects the broader trend across the IT sector, where companies are increasingly leveraging automation and AI, prompting organisational restructuring and role realignments.