India, Oct. 21 -- Online marketplace eBay will lay off approximately 1,000 employees as part of a plan to simplify its operations and focus on its fastest-growing business areas. The cuts will affect about 9% of its workforce, a company spokesperson confirmed to CNBC.

eBay said it is reducing jobs to make sure its teams and resources are focused on its main business priorities. The company wants to make better use of its resources as it works to take advantage of future growth opportunities.

Despite the job cuts, eBay said it will continue to hire people for roles that support its business plans. The company wants to focus on jobs that match its main goals. eBay had around 12,300 employees worldwide in December 2025. The latest cuts wil...