Adidas Begins Layoffs at India Tech Hub in Gurgaon, over 350 Employees Affected
Adidas said the cuts will simplify its India technology organization and support affected workers as it reshapes global technology operations.
- German sportswear giant Adidas announced layoffs at its India Tech Hub in Gurgaon on Tuesday, affecting nearly 350 employees in what the company called a 'difficult decision' to align its operating model.
- Launched five years ago, the Gurgaon facility housed roughly 700 employees and served as a core Technology Hub for Adidas product development, making the reduction of 45% to 50% of staff a sharp contraction in India's tech sector.
- Impacted roles include software engineers, data scientists, and data engineers hired since 2021. Adidas stated it is 'deeply grateful' for employee contributions and committed to providing 'care, respect, and appropriate transition assistance' during the transition.
- Management divided affected staff into two groups: one received exit letters on September 15, while a second group will remain until December 15 to complete knowledge transfers and handover responsibilities.
- The reduction arrives amid mixed signals in the global technology labour market, where layoffs have already surpassed 2025 levels even as companies continue hiring for AI, data, and platform roles.
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Adidas has confirmed the elimination of several positions within its technology organization in India. While the total number of employees laid off has not been disclosed, several technical positions, including software engineers, data scientists, and data engineers, are reportedly affected.
Adidas Layoffs: Over 350 Employees Impacted As Gurgaon Tech Hub Cuts Nearly Half Its Workforce
Adidas has cut nearly half of its Gurgaon Tech Hub workforce, impacting over 350 engineering and data roles. Announced on September 15, affected employees face immediate exits or a December 15 transition deadline. 'We have made the difficult decision to reduce a number of roles within our Technology organisation in India,' the company stated. Adidas Layoffs: Over 350 Employees Impacted As Gurgaon Tech Hub Cuts Nearly Half Its Workforce.
Adidas lays off 50% of its workforce at India HQ in Gurugram, 350 employees get exit letters
Adidas has laid off around 45–50% of its Gurugram technology hub workforce, including software engineers, data scientists and data engineers, with affected employees receiving exit letters after a town hall on September 15.
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Times of IndiaAdidas begins layoffs at India Tech Hub in Gurgaon, over 350 employees affected
Adidas has initiated layoffs at its India Tech Hub in Gurgaon. Approximately 350 employees, including engineers and data scientists, are affected. Affected staff received exit letters or are transitioning until December. The company cited business needs for organizational simplification and strengthening capabilities. India remains a strategically important market for Adidas' growth.
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