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India1 layoff round tracked

300

Total Jobs Cut

September 2024

Most Recent

300

Largest Single Layoff

AI Cited

Layoff Timeline

September 2024

300 jobs cut

Reason: Edtech cost rationalization; online higher education platform trimming workforce amid slowing growth

Source: Inc42

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