TCS to cut 2% of its workforce, around 12,000 employees, over the next year: TCS CEO.

TCS to Lay Off 12,200 Employees Amid AI-Driven Restructuring

CEO: “One of our toughest decisions yet.”

• Total workforce: 613,069 (as of June 2025) • Planned cut: ~2% (~12,200 jobs) by FY26 • Focus: Mid & senior roles • Reason: Skill mismatch, AI disruption, redeployment issues • Attrition: 13.8% • New bench rule: Max 35 non-billable days/year; min 225 billable • ~90K typically on bench (15–18%) face compliance pressure • Exit support: Severance, insurance, outplacement