Qualcomm is initiating a workforce reduction in India, according to multiple Indian outlets, with employees reportedly starting to receive termination notices. Estimates of the number of roles at risk vary, but several reports point to figures in the hundreds, while the company’s global headcount is said to be about 57,000 in its latest annual report. Qualcomm has not provided an India-specific breakdown in the coverage provided.
The outlets also focus on severance and benefits, drawing on what employees share publicly and on an internal memo attributed to CEO Cristiano Amon. Reports describe a “performance-focused reduction” following annual reviews, with notifications beginning in November, and discuss severance elements such as notice pay, additional pay based on tenure, vested RSUs, benefits, and placement assistance. Some coverage says senior engineers and longer-tenured employees are more likely to be affected.
Where the reporting differs is primarily in the detail and sourcing of severance and the estimated size of India cuts. Several outlets frame the layoffs as part of global restructuring also occurring in the US and other markets, while others emphasize employee-facing explanations and benefit breakdowns. Context across reports links the restructuring to pressure in Qualcomm’s smartphone chip business, softer device demand, and rising costs, while separate mentions also highlight the company’s push toward AI infrastructure and other technology areas.
