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Cognizant Announces 15,000 Layoffs Impacting Workforce in India

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
15,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~4.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
15,000 OF 340,100 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: India.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation has announced a significant layoff of 15,000 employees, primarily affecting its workforce in India. This decision comes as the company faces challenges in the current economic environment, leading to a strategic restructuring aimed at improving operational efficiency. The layoffs are part of a broader trend within the tech industry, but Cognizant's specific cuts highlight the company's need to adapt to changing market demands. The layoffs are expected to have a substantial impact on the company's operations in India, where a large portion of its workforce is based.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation cut 15,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 4.4% of the 340,100 people Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 16 layoff events at Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 28,100 employees.

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Cognizant Technology Solutions CorporationCTSH
Technology · 340,100 employees
16
EVENTS TRACKED
104K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED MAY 7, 2026LAST UPDATED JUN 10, 2026