TCS Denies 30,000 Layoff Claims Amid IT Employees Union Protests: Report

The Union of IT & ITES Employees (UNITE) staged demonstrations on Tuesday across several cities, alleging that Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is planning large-scale job cuts, as per news reports. The Protesters claimed that up to 30,000 employees could be affected and urged the government to step in. 

Placards and banners at the protest demanded job security and highlighted concerns over workforce reduction.

Company Clarification

In a statement to Financial Express, TCS denied the claim of 30,000 layoffs. The company said the reduction would be limited to around 2% of its global workforce, which comes to about 12,000 positions. With more than 600,000 employees worldwide, TCS remains one of India’s largest private-sector employers.

Union Allegations

As per The New Indian Express report, Union representatives argued that the scale of layoffs could be far higher than the company’s stated number. They alleged that TCS is targeting experienced employees at senior and managerial levels while bringing in fresh recruits at salaries 80-85% lower. UNITE said this approach was reducing opportunities for existing staff who could have been reskilled.

Details from Union Leaders

As per the reports, Chandra Shekar Azad, UNITE’s joint secretary, told The Hindu Business Line that many of those affected had years of proven skills and leadership experience. General Secretary Alangunambi Welkin said the union, which currently has about 300 members, including 50-60 from TCS, may take the issue to international trade bodies if no action is taken.

Some union members pointed to issues at the Siruseri campus, claiming employees had limited access to required upskilling tools on personal devices. These allegations have not been verified. 

UNITE also released a press note mentioning that TCS reported revenue of ₹2.55 lakh crore, a 24.3% operating margin, and dividends worth ₹45,588 crore, questioning the need for job cuts alongside strong financials.

As per news reports, TCS said it is reorganising its business to prepare for the future, with a focus on key areas like cloud, AI, and digital transformation. The company will provide severance and other support to employees affected by these changes.

Read more: TCS Partners with a US-Based Firm for Contractual Hiring: Report!

Tata Consultancy Services Share Price Performance 

As of 09:30 AM on August 21, 2025, Tata Consultancy Services share price was trading at ₹3,089.10, a 0.27% decrease from the previous closing price.

Conclusion

The disagreement continues, with unions alleging large-scale retrenchment and the company maintaining that workforce changes are limited to 12,000 roles.

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