On Oct 26, 550 workers across India were abruptly notified of their termination; laptops and ID cards were disabled mid‑day, and HR portals listed the same day as their last working day.
Employees first logged in as usual, only to find their systems logged out and access revoked. Termination emails were sent to personal addresses, citing a drop in business assignments as the driver, but not attributing it to performance.
Innodata, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, employs over 10,000 staff worldwide and serves tech giants such as Google and Apple. The company’s 2025 annual report shows a workforce of 10,107 employees.
Workers in the Philippines also reported similar dismissals, affecting roles from raters to managers. Online chatter hints the cuts may stem from reduced volumes on a major client project, though Innodata has not issued an official statement.
One Bengaluru employee, who chose to stay anonymous, said she was left scrambling for information, unsure whether she would receive a settlement or have to wait for asset return.
Innodata has yet to confirm the full scope of the layoffs and has not announced a settlement timeline; affected staff remain in limbo while awaiting final payments.