Oracle, Amazon, Visa cut thousands of jobs in India's IT
Automation and AI are changing the game for India's massive IT sector, with big names like Oracle, Amazon, and Visa cutting thousands of jobs to boost efficiency.
By August 24, 2026, Oracle had let go of 21,000 workers, Amazon dropped 16,000 jobs, and Visa trimmed 2,600 roles, also about 7%.
With 6 million people working in IT here and nearly 7% of India's GDP tied to the sector, these changes are making waves.
Reskilling urgent for AI cloud cybersecurity
Routine roles like coding and support are hit hardest. Experts say reskilling is urgent: skills in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity are now in demand.
Layoffs have especially impacted women in clerical positions, and the informal sector feels it as well.
As companies keep pushing for automation, the need for upskilling feels more important than ever.