TCS Layoffs Not AI-Related, Says Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

• Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran clarified that TCS workforce reductions are unrelated to artificial intelligence.
• TCS announced in July 2025 plans to eliminate about 12,000 roles in FY 2025–26, primarily in middle and senior management.
• The layoffs aim to streamline leadership layers and optimize organizational structure amidst rising automation.
• Chandrasekaran emphasized that AI must remain human-centric, empowering people rather than replacing them.
• He described AI as the next major infrastructure, akin to electricity and the internet, and a significant opportunity for India's tech sector.