Is AI actually causing layoffs in the Indian tech sector? A realistic look at the current job market and actionable solutions for developers.

India's IT sector is prioritising artificial intelligence (AI) hiring, with AI roles seeing a 16% year-on-year surge in June, contrasting with an overall 3% decline in IT jobs.…

Is AI actually causing layoffs in the Indian tech sector? A realistic look at the current job market and actionable solutions for developers.

A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor.

Over 1,19,000 tech workers lost their jobs in the first half of 2026 as AI-driven restructuring reshapes the industry, with Microsoft cutting an additional 4,800 positions.