Cloud major Oracle has begun laying off thousands of employees globally, with many staff receiving abrupt termination emails stating that their roles have been eliminated with immediate effect.
According to reports, employees across multiple divisions started receiving notifications on Tuesday, with the message bluntly stating: “Today is your last working day.”
The company cited “organisational change” as the reason for the layoffs, adding that affected employees would be eligible for severance pay subject to company terms.
“We are grateful for your dedication, hard work, and the impact you have made,” the email said, even as it confirmed immediate termination.
Founded in 1977 in the US, Oracle is one of the world’s largest enterprise technology companies, best known for its database software, cloud infrastructure, and business applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company operates in more than 175 countries, serving governments, financial institutions, and large enterprises with a wide range of cloud and on-premise solutions.
India is one of Oracle’s key global hubs, with large development and support centres in cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, and Noida. The company employs tens of thousands of professionals in the country, spanning engineering, cloud services, consulting, and back-office operations.
Oracle has also been expanding its cloud footprint in India, setting up multiple cloud regions to cater to rising demand from enterprises and public sector clients. Its India operations play a crucial role in global product development, customer support, and the rollout of next-generation technologies, including AI and data-driven solutions.
While the exact number of job cuts has not been officially disclosed, estimates suggest the layoffs could run into tens of thousands globally. Some reports indicate the figure could be between 20,000 and 30,000 employees, with a significant impact on India, where around 12,000 roles may be affected.
The company had about 162,000 employees worldwide as of May 2025.
Posts by affected employees suggest that the layoffs span several key business units, including:
Oracle Health
Sales
Cloud
Customer Success
NetSuite
Many employees said there was no prior warning before receiving the termination email.
Oracle said the layoffs are part of a broader “reduction in force”, even as it continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure to compete with rivals such as Amazon and Alphabet.
In a March regulatory filing, the company said it expects restructuring costs for FY26 to go up to $2.1 billion, largely driven by severance payouts and related expenses.
The termination email informed employees that:
Their role has been eliminated with immediate effect
They must provide a personal email for further communication
Access to company systems will be revoked shortly
They are barred from retaining any confidential company data
Employees will receive further details on severance and exit formalities through follow-up communication.
The sudden nature of the layoffs and the scale of the exercise underscore the deep restructuring underway at Oracle as it pivots towards AI-led growth.