India’s IT sector is reeling as Accenture lays off thousands of employees worldwide. The rise of AI and global economic shifts, including Trump’s tariffs, are forcing international firms to scale back. Accenture, once firmly rooted in India, is now pulling back rapidly.
This retreat has shaken the Indian corporate world, which spent decades serving global companies. Many employees fear that their careers are at risk as AI and automation take control of tasks once handled by people. The shift feels both sudden and unsettling.
Accenture has confirmed layoffs of more than 11,000 employees across the globe, and Indian staff are facing a significant share of the impact. The company, based in Dublin, has long been considered one of the world’s leading consultancy giants.
But the dominance of AI consultancy is changing the landscape. Human roles are being erased, leaving professionals uncertain about their future. The shock has spread across the corporate sector, where employees are left wondering how soon AI will fully replace them.
