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Amazon to Cut Up to 1,000 Jobs in India Amid Global AI-Driven Restructuring

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Amazon is preparing to eliminate between 800 and 1,000 positions in India as part of a sweeping global restructuring effort driven by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, The Economic Times reported. The move marks one of the company’s largest workforce reductions in India to date.

According to sources cited by ET, the layoffs will span key corporate functions such as technology, human resources, and finance, with employees reporting to global teams facing the steepest cuts. The India-specific reduction forms part of Amazon’s plan to trim approximately 14,000 corporate roles worldwide, a strategy outlined by Beth Galetti, Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology.

In a blog post shared with employees, Galetti said the restructuring aims to simplify Amazon’s organizational structure by removing layers of management, reducing bureaucracy, and channeling resources into the company’s “biggest bets” — including artificial intelligence initiatives.

The decision follows CEO Andy Jassy’s June 2025 internal message warning that AI would reshape Amazon’s workforce. “We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today and more people doing other types of jobs,” Jassy wrote, describing “agentic AI” as a transformative technology that would fundamentally change the way work is carried out across the company.

Amazon has aggressively increased its AI investments, allocating more than $100 billion in 2025 compared to $83 billion in 2024. While the company continues to hire for AI and machine learning roles, overall headcount is expected to decline as automation takes over certain operational and support tasks.

As of June 30, Amazon employed roughly 1.55 million people globally, including about 350,000 in corporate positions. This latest wave of layoffs marks Amazon’s second major downsizing effort in recent years, following the elimination of 27,000 jobs between late 2022 and early 2023.

For affected employees, Amazon plans to offer a 90-day internal transfer window, giving them an opportunity to apply for other roles within the company. Those unable to secure new positions will receive severance pay, outplacement support, and continued health insurance coverage.

Despite Amazon’s strong financial performance, Galetti emphasized that the company must adapt to rapid technological shifts to remain agile and competitive. “As the pace of AI transformation accelerates, we need leaner structures that allow us to move faster and innovate better,” she said.

The move highlights a growing trend in the tech industry — where major corporations are increasingly restructuring around AI and automation, reshaping the global employment landscape even amid record profits.

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St. Xavier’s College Students Explore Nestlé India’s Bicholim Plant

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In a bid to bridge the gap between academia and industry, a group of 27 students from St. Xavier’s College embarked on an educational excursion to Nestlé India’s Bicholim plant. This industrial visit, coordinated by Mr. Mahesh Nair under the mentorship of Ms. Kathleen Pinto, Head of Department, provided students with a firsthand look at the inner workings of a renowned food manufacturing facility.


The visit, which took place on March 8, 2025, offered students from the FYBSc Chemistry Major program a comprehensive understanding of Nestlé’s manufacturing units across India. The students gained valuable insights into various production processes, including:

  • Raw Material Preparation: Students learned about the sourcing and preparation of raw materials used in Nestlé’s products.
  • Batch Mixing and Pasteurization: The students witnessed the batch mixing and pasteurization processes, which ensure the quality and safety of Nestlé’s products.
  • Bottling and Packaging: The visit showcased the high-speed bottling and packaging lines, demonstrating the efficiency and precision of Nestlé’s manufacturing processes.
  • Quality Control Measures: Students learned about the stringent quality control measures in place, including sensor checks and safety protocols, to ensure the highest standards of product quality.


One of the highlights of the tour was the plant’s partial automation, with certain manufacturing lines operated exclusively by robots. The students were also impressed by the separate production lines and packaging facilities for products destined for export to countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates.


The visit concluded with a feedback session, where students shared their experiences and gained valuable insights from the plant officials. As a token of appreciation, each participant received a gift bag, commemorating their visit to Nestlé India’s Bicholim plant.


The industrial visit to Nestlé India’s Bicholim plant provided St. Xavier’s College students with a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The visit not only deepened their understanding of food manufacturing processes but also instilled in them a sense of wonder and awe at the scale and complexity of industrial operations.