The global technology industry in 2025 remains in flux as layoffs continue alongside strategic shifts toward AI and automation. A comprehensive tracker shows that thousands of tech jobs were cut throughout the year across hundreds of companies, illustrating persistent restructuring even as firms invest heavily in AI-enabled products. While macro conditions and automations are major contributors to workforce reductions, there’s simultaneously strong demand in certain IT roles like cloud, machine learning, and cybersecurity — skills that remain resilient despite broader cuts. In India specifically, IT exports grew significantly, with the country achieving robust export figures around USD $224 billion for FY 2024-25, underscoring the ongoing importance of software and technology services globally. Meanwhile, consulting forecasts project that the global technology consulting market will exceed $400 billion in 2026, signaling healthy demand for transformation expertise as enterprises navigate digital disruption and AI adoption.
