The Legacy That Once Was
TCS Layoffs 2025: Is Tata Losing Its Legacy After Ratan Tata, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a name once synonymous with job security and stability, is now facing massive criticism after announcing the layoff of 12,000 employees. CEO K. Krithivasan claims that this action is intended to “build a stronger TCS,” but at what price?
TCS was once called the “government job” of the IT sector. It was a dream employer, especially under the iconic leadership of Ratan Tata, who was revered for his humane approach to business. During the peak of the COVID-19 crisis, when the economy was bleeding and projects were drying up, TCS stood tall. Not a single person on the bench was let go. Ratan Tata’s legacy was about people-first, always.
But now, things seem to be shifting in a direction many never expected.
From People-First to Profits-First?
12,000 workers, many of whom are allegedly on the bench, are being shown the exit door in the name of restructuring. Some inside sources suggest that many of these employees were unwilling to accept new projects or upskill, giving various reasons to HR. While this may sound like a fair corporate call, it still hurts.
It’s not just TCS. Over 25,000 layoffs are reportedly anticipated in the Indian IT industry as a result of financial strain and changing AI challenges. But TCS doing this? That’s a hard pill to swallow.
Thus, we inquire: Has TCS begun to compromise on its fundamental principles?TCS Layoffs 2025: Is Tata Losing Its Legacy After Ratan Tata
Bench Strength Became a Burden?
Since the pandemic, there’s been mass hiring with lofty promises. Many new joiners, including fresh graduates, were kept on the bench without real projects. While this helped TCS enjoy tax benefits for maintaining employment numbers, it created a ballooning workforce with no productivity.
Now, the tide has turned. With increasing pressure to optimize costs, TCS is cutting down on those very people it once hired in excess. The irony? Those who stayed loyal and patient are now being told to leave.TCS Layoffs 2025: Is Tata Losing Its Legacy After Ratan Tata
And unlike government jobs, there is no job guarantee anymore—not even at TCS.
Where Are the Protests?
Why don’t software professionals protest this uncomfortable truth? Despite working 10–12 hours a day, taking weekend calls, and facing performance pressure, the IT workforce remains silent. There is a need for strong leadership, maybe even legislative protection. Because today it’s TCS. Tomorrow it could be anyone.
Even the Indian government is implementing measures to fire employees who don’t perform up to par. In this rapidly changing world, safe havens are vanishing.
A Broken Trust and Fading Legacy?
With such decisions, TCS may save short-term costs, but it is slowly chipping away at the trust it built over decades. Ratan Tata believed in building institutions, not just businesses. His absence is deeply felt in moments like these.
Identity is more important than jobs. TCS was the crown jewel of Indian IT, but these layoffs may dent its reputation permanently. Once you lose the human touch, even the biggest giants crumble.TCS Layoffs 2025: Is Tata Losing Its Legacy After Ratan Tata
The Real Impact: Beyond the Headlines
What about the thousands of families relying on even ₹20,000 a month for survival? Food, rent, and school fees could all be covered by that meager sum. Many people only want stability and dignity; many are not interested in high salaries. But now, uncertainty looms.
Layoffs are not just numbers—they’re stories. And unfortunately, TCS seems to have forgotten that.
Is It Time to Rethink IT Career Planning?
These developments force us to rethink our idea of job security, especially in tech. Adaptability is the only long-term solution. Early financial planning, upskilling, and even considering early retirement strategies might be the way forward in this unstable job market.
Conclusion: A Call for Accountability
The question remains has the Tata legacy faded with Ratan Tata’s retirement? Or is this just a necessary evolution for TCS in the age of AI and global competition?
One thing’s for sure: The public is watching. And trust, once broken, is hard to regain.
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