For many, the Infosys mass terminations came as a devastating blow. Having waited over two years after graduation to finally start their careers at Infosys in September 2024, they now found themselves jobless just six months later. As they scrambled to book taxis and buses to return home, the harsh reality sank in—how would they break the news to their families?
Tears streamed down her face as a young trainee from Madhya Pradesh pleaded with Infosys officials on February 7, “Please let me stay the night. I will leave tomorrow. Where will I go right now?” She was one of the hundreds of freshers asked to vacate the Mysuru campus immediately after being abruptly laid off, according to a report by Money Control.
The layoffs were executed with strict security measures in place. Starting at 9:30 AM, trainees were called in batches of 50, asked to bring their laptops, and huddled into a room guarded by security outside and bouncers inside. One trainee recalled how Infosys took extra precautions to keep the mass firings discreet, as senior employees and US clients were on the campus that day. “Buses were used as shields to block the view while we were called in and terminated one by one. We were escorted out in a way so as to not draw attention,” the trainee revealed to Money Control.
Netizens react: Anger and sympathy pour in
Social media erupted with outrage as netizens shared their shock and sympathy for the affected employees.
One user wrote on his X, “This is truly heartbreaking. These freshers waited 2–2.5 years after receiving their offer letters from #Infosys and finally joined in September 2024. Now, after just six months, nearly 700 of them have been laid off. Many might have turned down other opportunities for this—only to face this devastating reality.”
Another post described the scene as “the most devastating photo in recent times,” highlighting the emotional toll on the young professionals who had placed their trust in one of India’s largest IT firms.
A user said on X that layoffs bring a big negative impact on people’s lives, saying, “Many young college graduates and professionals will have to endure layoffs. 2025 is going to be a tough economic year. Layoffs can have a big negative impact on people’s lives, incomes and even marriages,”
As Infosys remains tight-lipped on the mass terminations, the distress of these freshers continues to fuel discussions online, raising concerns about job security and ethical hiring practices in the Indian IT sector.