Qualcomm begins India layoffs, 1,000 jobs at risk

Qualcomm has begun laying off employees in India, with around 1,000 or more jobs potentially at risk as the US-based chipmaker undertakes a global workforce restructuring. The first round of job cuts began at its Bengaluru facility on Monday, days after the company initiated layoffs in the US, with the exercise expected to be carried out in phases across its operations.

People familiar with the matter said the global restructuring could affect around 7% of Qualcomm’s 52,000-strong workforce. With approximately 20,000 employees in India, the country could account for around 1,000 job losses or slightly more, based on a similar proportion.