Wave of Pink Slips: 9,500 Laid Off By Indian Startups in 2025
In 2025, Indian startups laid off around 9,500 employees, an increase from the previous year. Triggered by the push for profitability amid regulatory and operational pressures, these layoffs span sectors like edtech, AI, and SaaS. As the startup scene shifts towards sustainability, job cuts underscore a move away from hypergrowth to efficiency.
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