Amazon Reportedly Plans Major Layoffs, India Teams to Bear Brunt
Amazon is reportedly planning a significant workforce reduction of around 16,000 employees globally on January 27, 2026, with its India operations expected to be severely impacted, according to a .
Key Details of the Reported Layoffs
- Scale: Approximately 16,000 employees globally.
- Date: Announcement expected on January 27, 2026.
- Focus: Part of a larger restructuring to cut costs and streamline operations.
- Impact: Cuts will span various departments and seniority levels.
The report indicates that Amazon’s India teams are likely to be among the worst hit. This move appears to be a continuation of the company’s recent cost-cutting strategy, which saw around 10,000 job cuts in 2022 and 2023.
Context and Company Challenges
This potential round of layoffs comes as Amazon navigates a period of slowing sales growth and heightened competition across its markets. The company has not officially commented on the report.
The planned restructuring suggests a strategic shift as the e-commerce giant seeks to optimize its operations for future challenges.
