In 2025, Corporate India, mirroring global trends, resorted to significant payroll reductions amid slowing growth and margin pressures. Technology startups alone saw an estimated 9,500 job losses, with major firms like TCS laying off around 12,000 employees. Multinational centers also experienced layoffs. Beyond overt job cuts, 'silent layoffs' and restructurings are estimated to have impacted nearly 50,000 roles due to automation and AI. While defended as 'rightsizing,' such actions can erode employee trust and productivity, with hidden costs potentially outweighing short-term savings.