Innodata Cuts Nearly 550 Jobs in India Amid Business Restructuring

Innodata, a US-based provider of artificial intelligence and data engineering services, has terminated approximately 550 employees in India. The reduction represents nearly 5% of the company’s total global workforce.

October 26

Affected employees reported losing access to company internal systems and official identification accounts during the workday. According to reports, many staff members had logged in and recorded their attendance before the layoffs began. Termination notices were subsequently delivered via personal email accounts, prompting workers to seek clarification from management and human resources departments.

The Termination Process

In correspondence reviewed by media outlets, Innodata cited the termination of a specific business assignment as the primary cause for the workforce reduction. The company stated that the layoffs were not related to individual employee performance. Management indicated that final settlement payments had been prepared via demand draft, contingent upon the return of company-issued assets.

Broader Workforce Trends

Innodata, founded in 1988, provides services such as data labeling, model training, and safety testing to major technology firms, including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. At the close of December 2025, the company reported a global headcount of 10,107. Reports also indicate the company has reduced its staff in the Philippines, though specific figures for those cuts were not disclosed.

Current Status

The company has not provided further details regarding the specific teams affected or the status of the client project involved. This reduction follows a series of workforce adjustments within the global technology sector, where companies are reevaluating staffing levels amid increased AI-led automation. Other major firms, including Amazon and Oracle, have recently initiated similar restructuring efforts affecting their Indian operations.