Innodata reportedly lays off nearly 550 employees in India
28 October 2026 · 2 min read · HireHo
Based on reports by People Matters (27 October 2026) and Business Today (28 October 2026), summarised in HireHo's own words. Summarised in our own words.
Innodata, a data services and AI-support company, reportedly laid off nearly 550 employees in India on 26 October 2026. The figure comes from India Today, which cited an employee familiar with the matter. Job cuts were also reported in the Philippines, but no number has been given for them.
What the email said
A termination email reviewed by India Today said employment was ending because of the ramp-down of a business assignment. It said the decision was based on business and operational needs and was not related to individual performance.
What is not confirmed
- Innodata has not publicly confirmed how many people were affected in India or the Philippines.
- One employee told People Matters that a WhatsApp group of affected workers had reached almost 500 people by late evening. This is an employee account, not an official figure.
- Posts by employees in the Philippines linked the cuts to reduced work from a major client. These accounts have not been independently verified.
Business Today notes that Innodata's annual report listed 10,107 employees worldwide at the end of December 2025.
What this means for you
- Project-based data and AI-support jobs can end quickly when a client reduces work. Keep your resume updated.
- If you are affected, check your final settlement and relieving letter, and ask HR in writing when payment will be made.
- Skills like data handling, quality checks and customer support are useful across many sectors, including logistics and e-commerce.
These numbers are based on media reports and employee accounts and may change if the company issues a statement.