India, May 8 -- Cognizant layoffs 2026 could affect up to 15,000 employees globally, with India expected to face the biggest impact as the IT giant pushes ahead with its Project Leap restructuring. Cognizant layoffs 2026 could mark one of the company's biggest workforce reductions in recent years. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. is reportedly preparing for a significant global workforce reduction that could affect between 12,000 and 15,000 employees, with reports indicating India could see the largest impact.

The reported Cognizant job cuts are part of a broader restructuring effort. According to a report from Moneycontrol, the Nasdaq-listed IT company revealed on April 29 that it anticipates incurring severance expenses between 230...