- Published on September 12, 2025
- In AI Features
Who are the ‘Misfits’ in Indian IT?
The Indian IT industry’s famous ‘pyramid model’ is collapsing from the middle.
- By Shalini Mondal
A Reddit post alleging that Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) forced a veteran employee into early retirement without severance has drawn attention to the company’s ongoing restructuring.
This claim comes as TCS prepares to lay off around 12,000 employees globally, roughly 2% of its workforce, in one of the company’s biggest-ever job cuts.
TCS CEO K Krithivasan told Moneycontrol that the decision is linked to skill mismatch and the company’s evolving business needs rather than AI-led productivity gains.
He also pointed out that in some cases they have not been able to deploy individuals to required roles.“Some people, especially at senior levels, find it difficult to transition to tech-heavy roles,” he said, adding that the company is moving from its legacy “
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Shalini Mondal
Shalini is a senior tech journalist, exploring the latest advancements in AI. When she's not reporting on the latest innovations, you can find her immersed in her next literary adventure.
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