The end of ‘easy’ IT jobs? India’s tech workforce faces AI challenges
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India's IT workforce is facing significant job losses due to the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence, with tens of thousands of jobs lost in the past year. Major IT firms such as Oracle and Tata Consultancy Services have downsized, raising concerns about the need to reskill the workforce for emerging tech opportunities.
India's IT sector, a major employer, accounted for around 7.2 million jobs in 2024. However, the growing reliance on AI has led to tens of thousands of job losses. Oracle laid off an estimated 10,000 employees in India, while Tata Consultancy Services shed over 23,400 jobs. India's tech ecosystem has seen close to 40,000 layoffs in the past year, including many mid-level managerial roles. The shift to AI is driven by the need for cost efficiency and increased productivity. Firms are now focusing on higher-value work, with AI handling repetitive tasks.
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