New Delhi: More than one lakh employees have lost their jobs across 218 tech companies so far in 2025, marking one of the largest waves of layoffs in recent years.

From Silicon Valley to Bengaluru, major technology firms are cutting staff and restructuring operations as they pivot towards artificial intelligence, automation, and profitability after years of rapid expansion during the pandemic.

The trend, captured by data from Layoffs.fyi, shows how the global tech industry is undergoing a deep transformation as companies invest heavily in AI and cloud services while trimming traditional roles.

Intel announced the biggest single layoff of the year, cutting 24,000 positions — roughly 22% of its global workforce.

The job cuts span facilities in the U.S., Germany, Costa Rica, and Poland

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