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Google is reportedly planning major changes at its Hyderabad and Bengaluru offices following the latest round of global layoffs by its parent company, Alphabet. According to sources cited by Business Standard , the restructuring in India is part of a broader effort to realign resources and operations amid a global tech workforce overhaul. Google - layoffs in Bangalore & Hyderabad offices.
pic.twitter.com/TALoMUJZZV — Warren Damani (@Warrenwala) April 15, 2025 Alphabet has laid off hundreds of employees from its Platforms and Devices division, which oversees major products like Android, Pixel smartphones, and the Chrome browser, according to The Information.
In India, the impact may soon be felt as well, with Business Standard reporting that employees in advertising, sales, and marketing—particularly in the Hyderabad and Bengaluru offices—could face job cuts starting as early as next month. ALSO SEE: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Offer: How To Get Rs 12,000 Cashback Now “Most roles in India are largely secure,” a person familiar with Google’s internal plans told Business Standard. “The bulk of the job cuts are expected in regions like the US, EU, and UK, where several divisions are currently overstaffed.
” Google’s latest round of layoffs in the unit that houses Android software and Pixel phones highlights its new approach to job cuts: smaller, less public ones that draw less attention. From @mvpeers #google #layoff https://t.co/DmC9kcbBda pic.
twitter.com/WtMRaQC7fQ — The Information (@theinformation) April 14, 2025 This latest round of layoffs at Google follows a voluntary exit program offered in January 2025 to employees within the same business unit, marking a continued effort to streamline operations through internal restructuring. A Google spokesperson confirmed the move, noting that since merging the Platforms and Devices teams, the company has aimed to operate more efficiently, which has involved both voluntary and involuntary job reductions.
While the immediate impact on Google’s Indian workforce appears limited, industry experts warn that the broader implications could still be significant. The ongoing uncertainty in the tech sector may lead companies to reassess their hiring strategies, potentially slowing down recruitment plans and creating a more cautious employment environment in the months ahead. For the unversed, Google previously laid off around 12,000 employees in January 2023—about 6% of its global workforce—as part of an earlier restructuring effort.
The current wave of job cuts appears to be an extension of that strategy, focused on optimizing resources and prioritizing core product teams..
