TCS: 23,460 jobs cut
TCS reported a headcount reduction of 23,460 in FY26, bringing its total employees to 584,519. The CHRO indicated that the layoff cycle has concluded, but there are plans for aggressive campus hiring in the future. CEO K Krithivasan highlighted the potentially growing reliance on technology partners amid the rise of AI.
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17,595
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23,460
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TCS headcount fell by 23,460 in FY26; but no more layoffs for now: Sudeep Kunnummal, CHRO - The Economic Times
TCS headcount fell by 23,460 in FY26; but no more layoffs for now: Sudeep Kunnummal, CHRO - The Economic Times [Business News](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/) [Tech](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech) [IT](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/information-tech) TCS headcount fell by 23,460 in FY26; but no more layoffs for now: Sudeep Kunnummal, CHRO # TCS headcount fell by 23,460 in FY26; but no more layoffs for now: Sudeep Kunnummal, CHRO ETtechLast Updated: Apr 15, 2026,