Oracle has laid off nearly 10 percent of its workforce in India, affecting around 2,800 employees across software development, cloud services, and customer support. The company described the move as part of a restructuring exercise. The layoffs follow Oracle CEO Larry Wilson's recent meeting with US President Donald Trump, where topics included domestic hiring and technology partnerships, and come shortly after Oracle secured a major deal with OpenAI to process AI data on its infrastructure. Similar job cuts have been reported in the US, Canada, and Mexico, with over 150 roles eliminated in Seattle. Industry analysts link these reductions to Oracle's strategic shift toward AI infrastructure investment in the US, aligning with efforts to reduce offshoring and reliance on H-1B visas. Despite the layoffs, Oracle continues selective hiring in the US. India remains a key hub for Oracle, employing over 28,000 people across multiple cities, including Tier-II and Tier-III locations. The scale of cuts has raised concerns about employee morale and future workforce structure amid the company's focus on AI and cloud expansion. (Updated 19 Aug 2025, 11:06 IST; source: link)