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Updated on: Feb 2026

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Oracle Layoff Alert , Jobs at Risk as AI Costs Spiral Out

Feb 2, 2026

Zupee Cuts Jobs Offers Months Pay and Cr Medical Fund

Online gaming and interactive media startup Zupee has announced its second major round of job cuts i...

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Jan 31, 2026

Zupee Cuts Jobs Offers Months Pay and Cr Medical Fund

Ola Slashes Jobs to Streamline Operations Post-IPO

Ola Electric, Indias leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has initiated a restructuring exerc...

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Jan 31, 2026

Ola Slashes Jobs to Streamline Operations Post-IPO

Amazon Layoffs India Over Roles to be Cut

Amazon has initiated a fresh wave of layoffs in India as part of a major global retrenchment, with s...

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Jan 30, 2026

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Mastercard Beats Earnings But Confirms 4% Global Staff Cuts

Mastercard has reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results that comfortably exceeded Wall Street expectations. Despite the robust profitability, the payments giant confirmed it is proceeding with a global workforce reduction of approximately 4%, impacting roughly 1,300 employees as part of a major organizational restructuring. Strong Financial Performance Driven by Spending Mastercard’s net income for […]

Jan 30, 2026

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Expedia Cuts 1,500 Roles to Pivot Toward Next-Gen Tech

Expedia Group is undergoing a significant transformation of its workforce, a move characterized by the departure of long-tenured employees to make way for new talent. This shift is part of a broader corporate restructuring aimed at accelerating the company’s technical evolution and streamlining its global operations. The Strategy Behind the Turnover Expedia’s recent workforce reductions, […]

Jan 29, 2026

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Amazon Accidentally Alerts Wrong Staff in Latest Job Cuts

Amazon latest round of workforce reductions was marred by significant administrative confusion this week after a misfired internal email left employees in the dark regarding their job security. The incident, which took place during a planned Wednesday layoff cycle, has sparked criticism from staff and labor observers over the company’s handling of sensitive personnel departures. […]

Jan 28, 2026

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Why Ericsson is Continuing Its Global Workforce Reduction

Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm has confirmed that the Swedish telecommunications giant will continue to reduce its global workforce as part of an ongoing strategy to lower costs and navigate a stagnant market for 5G equipment. Despite a slight recovery in some regions, the company remains under pressure to improve margins and streamline its operations amid […]

Jan 27, 2026

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Autodesk Announces 7% Staff Reduction; Cuts 950 Jobs

Software giant Autodesk has announced a significant workforce reduction, confirming plans to cut approximately 7% of its global staff. The decision, affecting roughly 950 employees, comes as the company nears the final stages of a major overhaul of its go-to-market (GTM) strategy and sales model. The New Transaction Model The layoffs are primarily a result of […]

Jan 23, 2026

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Amazon Eyes 16,000 More Job Cuts in January

Amazon is reportedly preparing for its largest workforce reduction in its 30-year history, with plans to cut approximately 16,000 corporate jobs starting as early as next week. This move, reported by Reuters on January 23, 2026, marks the second and final phase of a broader restructuring goal to eliminate 30,000 white-collar positions globally. The Final Phase of […]

Jan 23, 2026

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Capgemini Announces 2,400 Voluntary Departures

Capgemini, the French IT consulting and services giant, has announced plans to cut up to 2,400 jobs in its home market. The move, representing roughly 6% of its French workforce, comes as the company navigates a challenging economic landscape and a sharp slowdown in key industrial sectors. The “Voluntary” Approach to Downsizing by Capgemini In a strategic move […]

Jan 21, 2026

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Citigroup Nears Finish Line of Massive 20,000-Job Cuts

Citigroup is accelerating its most significant corporate restructuring in two decades, as CEO Jane Fraser’s “transformation plan” moves into its final execution phases. The banking giant is aggressively advancing a global workforce reset designed to eliminate bureaucratic layers, reduce costs, and pivot the institution toward a more streamlined, digital-first operating model. The Scale of Reset […]

Jan 20, 2026

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Bajaj Mobility AG to Reduce Headcount by 500

Bajaj Mobility AG, the holding company for the renowned KTM Group, has announced a major “global rightsizing” initiative that will result in the reduction of approximately 500 jobs. The move comes shortly after Pune-based Bajaj Auto consolidated its control over the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer, shifting from a minority investor to a majority shareholder. Restructuring Post-Insolvency Recovery […]

Jan 16, 2026

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Citigroup Accelerates Restructuring with 1,000 New Job Cuts

Citigroup is moving forward with its sweeping organizational overhaul this week by cutting approximately 1,000 jobs. This latest round of layoffs is part of “Project Bora Bora,” a multi-phase restructuring plan led by CEO Jane Fraser aimed at simplifying the bank’s management structure, reducing bureaucracy, and improving long-term profitability. Strategic Downsizing and Leadership Consolidation The […]

Jan 15, 2026

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Culver Max Entertainment India Trims Headcount by 10%

Culver Max Entertainment, formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India, has announced a significant restructuring plan that includes a 10% reduction in its total workforce. This decision comes as part of a strategic “cost reset” aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing organizational agility following the termination of its high-profile merger with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. […]

Jan 10, 2026

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Sun Pharma Advanced Research is Cutting 40% of its Workforce

Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC), the clinical research arm of India’s largest drugmaker, has announced a sweeping restructuring plan that includes a 40% reduction in its global workforce. The decision marks a significant pivot for the drug discovery firm as it attempts to extend its cash runway and sharpen its focus on high-priority clinical […]

Jan 9, 2026