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Date: 15-apr-2025 | By: Nuztrend Team
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Tech giant Google is once again in the spotlight after reports confirmed that its latest round of global layoffs may impact multiple teams in India. With the company's global restructuring in full swing, India-based teams in key locations like Bengaluru and Hyderabad are expected to be affected.
According to reports from Business Standard and Mashable India, the layoffs in India will primarily impact non-engineering roles such as:
However, some engineering roles within Google's Platforms & Devices division may also be restructured or reassigned, especially those not directly contributing to revenue-generating projects.
Google's parent company Alphabet is focusing heavily on efficiency and cost-cutting in 2025 amid rising competition in AI technology and automation. The recent job cuts are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and reallocate resources toward emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, and Automation.
Earlier this year, Google laid off employees globally from its Android, Pixel, Chrome, and Google Assistant divisions — a trend now extending to its India operations.
The majority of the layoffs are expected to target Google’s offices in:
While Google has not publicly confirmed the exact number of employees affected in India, the company stated in response to queries:
"We’re simplifying our organizational structure and optimizing our operations to better align with our long-term goals."
Employees in affected teams have been informed of possible role adjustments or job losses. Some may be offered internal transfers, while others could face severance packages in line with Indian labor laws.
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