India has seen 77K job cuts across 337 tracked rounds since January 2020 — roughly 6.6% of all layoffs in our global dataset. The last 12 months alone saw 17K layoffs.
Our dataset tracks 77,329 job cuts across 337 layoff rounds in India since January 2020. This includes government filings, corporate disclosures, and verified news reports.
Which industries are cutting most in India?+
Big Tech leads in India layoffs. Scroll up to the industries breakdown for a full picture of which sectors are cutting deepest.
Where does India layoff data come from?+
Our IN data is sourced from mandatory government filings (WARN Act notices for employers over 100 workers), corporate disclosures (SEC 8-K filings, annual reports), and verified news reporting from 40+ trusted outlets. See our methodology for full verification standards.
Are India layoffs rising or falling?+
The last 12 months show 17,282 layoffs in our dataset. The stat cards above compare the current 12-month period to the prior year — check the trend indicators for direction.
Can I use India layoff data in my article or research?+
Yes. Stats and visualizations on this site can be cited with attribution to the SIVL. For raw data access or embeddable charts, see our embed page or methodology.
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