TCS Workforce Declines by Over 11,000 in Q3 Amid Ongoing Restructuring and AI Shift

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported a workforce reduction of 11,151 employees in Q3 FY26, lowering its total headcount to 582,163. This decline reflects a mix of planned layoffs linked to ongoing restructuring and voluntary attrition, which stood at 13.5%. TCS management confirmed that layoffs will continue as part of efforts to optimize talent amid AI-driven industry changes, while hiring persists selectively. The company’s net profit fell nearly 14% year-on-year to Rs 10,657 crore, impacted by restructuring costs and new labor code implementation.