If you browse tech forums in India today, the anxiety is palpable. Major IT service companies are slowing down hiring, startups are running lean, and the word "layoff" is trending on LinkedIn every other week.
At the center of this fear is Artificial Intelligence. The big question on everyone's mind: Is AI helping developers, or is it causing a massive decline in tech jobs in India?
The truth is nuanced, and if you want to survive the 2026 tech market, you need to look past the panic.
The Reality of Layoffs: Is AI to Blame?
Yes and no.








