Overview
- Tata Consultancy Services said reports of 30,000 job losses are incorrect, stating the reduction is about 12,000 roles, or 2% of its global workforce, in a statement cited by Financial Express.
- UNITE held demonstrations across multiple cities and posted on X about a protest in Chennai against the announced 12,000 cuts and what it called government inaction.
- The union warned the total job losses could reach 30,000 to 40,000, according to a quote reported by The New Indian Express.
- A report cited by NDTV Profit alleged the company is hiring freshers at 80–85% lower pay to replace experienced employees, a claim presented without confirmation from TCS in the article.
- Union representatives urged the company to upskill existing staff rather than proceed with dismissals and called for government intervention.