TCS: 12,000 jobs cut

TCS announced cutting about 2% of its workforce (over 12,000 jobs) as AI-driven automation replaces traditional IT service delivery roles. The company simultaneously targets hiring 12,000+ AI specialists. There is strong evidence linking these cuts to AI adoption, with company leadership referencing automation and efficiency gains in public statements. Of the 12,000 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 9,000 roles (75%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in IT Services where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.