Microsoft India begins its first round of layoffs, with plans to cut R&D jobs in Bengaluru and Hyderabad

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Microsoft has begun laying off employees at its India Development Centres, or research and development divisions, in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Microsoft announced earlier this week that it would lay off 10,000 employees, or less than 5% of its global workforce. According to the company’s website, the US-based company employs 18,000 people in six Indian cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Gurugram, and Pune. According to one source, employees at Microsoft India can expect more layoffs in the marketing and sales divisions in the coming months.

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Microsoft India begins its first round of layoffs, with plans to cut R&D jobs in Bengaluru and Hyderabad

Microsoft has begun laying off employees at its India Development Centres, or research and development divisions, in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Microsoft announced earlier this week that it would lay off 10,000 employees, or less than 5% of its global workforce. According to the company’s website, the US-based company employs 18,000 people in six Indian cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Gurugram, and Pune. According to one source, employees at Microsoft India can expect more layoffs in the marketing and sales divisions in the coming months.

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We strive to uphold the highest ethical standards in all of our reporting and coverage. We StartupNews.fyi want to be transparent with our readers about any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in our work. It’s possible that some of the investors we feature may have connections to other businesses, including competitors or companies we write about. However, we want to assure our readers that this will not have any impact on the integrity or impartiality of our reporting. We are committed to delivering accurate, unbiased news and information to our audience, and we will continue to uphold our ethics and principles in all of our work. Thank you for your trust and support.

Sreejit Kumar
Sreejit Kumar
Hi, I'm Sreejit Kumar, a journalist with a Master's degree in Journalism. Through my education and professional experience, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the truth. As an author for this news website, I am committed to delivering accurate, timely, and engaging stories that inform and entertain our readers.

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