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Cognizant Plans to Cut 15,000 Jobs, Primarily in India

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
15,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~4.4%
PLANNED DATE
Not disclosed
15,000 OF 340,100 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: India.

A specific layoff date has not been disclosed.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 15,000 jobs, with the majority of the layoffs expected to impact employees in India. This decision reflects the company's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. While specific dates for the layoffs have not been provided, the company is taking significant steps to adjust its workforce in response to current economic challenges. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency and maintain competitiveness in the tech industry.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation cut 15,000 jobs.

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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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation.

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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 6, 2026LAST UPDATED MAY 19, 2026