Google-to-Cut-Sales-Marketing-and-AI-Jobs-in-IndiaGoogle News: Major Layoffs Hit India as Tech Sector Faces Widespread Job Reductions

 

Another wave of Google layoffs appears ready to hit Indian employees, especially those in advertising, sales, and marketing teams. The expected job cuts are focused on Google's Hyderabad and Bengaluru offices, reflecting the tech giant’s global plan to tighten costs and boost operational focus.

 

Non-Engineering Roles at Highest Risk

 

While the final number of cuts in India remains unclear, sources close to the matter report that non-engineering roles face the most risk. The move comes after Google trimmed its Platforms and Devices division earlier this month, which affected teams working on Android, Pixel, and Chrome.

 

Global Tech Restructuring Continues

 

The reshuffle signals a broader tech restructuring wave that continues to reshape major tech firms. Over 23,500 tech jobs have already been lost across 93 companies in 2025 alone. Google joins the list of giants, including Microsoft, adjusting workforce structures as AI and automation change business goals.

 

Engineering Teams Shift to Future-Focused Roles

 

For Indian engineering teams, there’s some relief. Immediate job cuts are not expected. Instead, many engineers may shift to new roles focused on driving revenue. It’s part of Google's move to run with leaner, sharper teams aligned with future-focused goals.

 

The Voluntary Exit Plan That Came First

 

Earlier this year, Google launched a voluntary exit plan, giving employees the chance to step away before deeper cuts arrived. According to insiders, that offer acted as a buffer before this more direct round of layoffs. Now, the spotlight is on support functions across India.

 

Leadership Driving Restructured Workforce

 

Executives like SVP Rick Osterloh have been in charge of combining teams and trimming the workforce where needed. His department has already seen major changes since merging with the company’s devices segment in 2024.

 

AI Shift Redefines Operational Priorities

 

Google still needs to confirm the exact impact on Indian headcount, but the signs point to a heavy shift. As AI-led projects take center stage, legacy roles in marketing and sales are becoming less central to operations.

 

Smart Growth Takes Priority Over Scale

 

The layoffs reflect a clear shift in tech industry patterns. Companies are no longer just chasing growth. They’re chasing efficient growth, leaning on automation, and cutting back where human roles no longer add scale. India, home to a huge share of Google’s workforce, becomes part of that sharper focus.

 

Google India Staff Remain In The Dark

 

The uncertainty is immediate within Google's Indian offices. Teams once central to driving the customer base today face the threat of downsizing, while engineering talent moves to higher returns. The pathway is clear for the company, but it feels a bit darker for many in India.