Innodata cuts 550 jobs in India operations
US-based AI services firm Innodata has laid off approximately 550 employees in India, representing 5% of its total global workforce.
Innodata has reduced its headcount in India by nearly 550 employees, citing the termination of a specific business assignment as the primary driver. The company stated that the layoffs were not performance-related but rather a response to shifting project requirements. Affected staff reported that their access to company systems was revoked during the workday, followed by formal notification via personal email accounts.
While the company has not provided a full breakdown of the impact across various departments, it confirmed that final settlements were processed via demand drafts, conditional upon the return of company assets. Reports indicate similar staff reductions have occurred within the company's operations in the Philippines.
Founded in 1988, Innodata provides data engineering and AI training services to major global tech clients. At the end of 2025, the firm employed over 10,000 staff members. The layoffs coincide with a broader trend in the technology sector, where companies are consolidating operations as AI-led automation changes the demand for traditional data processing roles.