Cognizant Eyes up to 15,000 Job Cuts, India Likely to See Biggest Impact

Cognizant Layoffs: IT Giant May Cut Up to 15,000 Jobs Globally Under ‘Project Leap’, India To Be Impacted | 📲 LatestLY

Cognizant is reportedly planning a global workforce reduction of 12,000-15,000 jobs under its 'Project Leap' restructuring, with India likely to be most affected. The company has not confirmed exact figures but expects significant severance costs. The move reflects a broader IT industry shift toward automation, AI adoption, and leaner workforce structures. 📲 Cognizant Layoffs: IT Giant May Cut Up to 15,000 Jobs Globally Under ‘Project Leap’, In…

Cognizant eyes up to 15,000 job cuts, India likely to see biggest impact

Cognizant is weighing a global workforce reduction that sources estimate could affect 12,000-15,000 employees, with India expected to see the largest share. The move under Project Leap reflects a wider shift towards leaner staffing models, automation and AI-led delivery across the IT services sector.

Cognizant may lay off 12,000-15,000 jobs globally; bulk of cuts in India

Cognizant has said it expects to incur $230 million and $320 million in costs under its newly announced Project Leap, with $200 million to $270 million set aside for severance and other personnel expenses

Cognizant plans to cut upto 15,000 jobs under project LEAP— Will India bear the cost? - CIO&Leader

Advertisements Cognizant recently posted its first quarter earnings and buried a significant announcement inside the financial disclosures. The IT services company introduced Project LEAP, a restructuring program that, based on the numbers it disclosed. Cognizant said it expects to record costs of US $230 million to US $320 million in connection with project Leap, with substantially all of the costs expected to be incurred in 2026. That figure c…

Cognizant Job Cuts 2026: Roles at Risk & How to Stay

The job cuts by Cognizant are rocking the Indian IT industry. As part of a massive restructuring program, Project Leap, that’s projected to affect up to 15,000 jobs, thousands of people — most of them in India — wonder if they’re next. There’s a clear-eyed view of what’s going on, who will be most at...