From TCS, Ola Electric to Zepto: India’s top tech giants and startups that laid off employees in 2025
By
Binu Mathew
As 2025 draws to a close, India’s tech sector is emerging from its most turbulent year in a decade. A structural shift fueled by AI, a landmark ban on real-money gaming, and an aggressive push for profits has triggered a wave of mega layoffs across the industry. From legacy IT giants like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to high-flying unicorns like Ola Electric and Dream11, no corner of the ecosystem has been left untouched.
