InnoData Announces Layoffs of Nearly 550 Employees in India
InnoData has terminated approximately 550 employees in India, with additional cuts reported in the Philippines, causing widespread panic among staff.
InnoData has laid off nearly 550 employees in India as of October 26, 2026.
Employees lost access to company systems before receiving termination emails, leading to confusion.
Job cuts were also reported in the Philippines, attributed to reduced business assignments.
In a shocking turn of events, InnoData has laid off nearly 550 employees in India, effective October 26, 2026. Reports indicate that employees in the Philippines also faced job cuts on the same day. The layoffs were characterized by sudden lockouts from company systems, leaving many workers in a state of confusion and panic.
The day began like any other Monday for employees, who logged into their systems and marked their attendance. However, by lunchtime, rumors of layoffs among teams in the Philippines started to circulate. Shortly thereafter, employees in India began losing access to their laptops and official accounts. One employee from Delhi recounted, "One by one, we started losing access to our official devices. Laptops were logged out, and official IDs deactivated."
As uncertainty grew, employees created a WhatsApp group to connect with colleagues and ascertain who had been affected by the layoffs. Panic escalated as termination emails began arriving in personal inboxes later that day. Many workers were unable to access vital HR and payroll systems to retrieve important employment documents, which further compounded their distress. One affected employee shared, "There has been no calls from HR, and we didn't receive the chance to even download our payslips and other important documents."
The termination emails indicated that the layoffs were due to a reduction in business assignments, with one email stating, "This decision has been taken in view of the prevailing business and operational requirements and is not related to your individual performance." Meanwhile, similar layoffs were reported in the Philippines, with some employees attributing the cuts to a decline in work from a major client. However, InnoData has not confirmed the total number of layoffs or the reasons behind them.
The immediate concerns for affected employees include understanding the rationale behind their terminations, retrieving employment records, and completing the exit process. The situation highlights the challenges faced by employees when access to company systems is revoked before they can secure essential documents. The full extent of the layoffs across both countries remains unclear, and a company response is awaited to provide clarity on the situation.
