PayPal adds another round of layoffs

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    "title": "PayPal to lay off nearly a quarter of India workforce amid global restructuring - BusinessLine",
    "excerpt": "Nearly a quarter of PayPal’s approximately 6,700 employees in India have either been laid off or are in the process of being laid off, according to sources familiar with the matter. Addressing these reductions, a PayPal Spokesperson stated, “The recent staffing changes are part of our previously announced multi-year transformation to simplify our global operations, strengthen execution, and position the company for long-term growth. Decisions like these are never easy. We recognise the impact they have on our employees and are committed to supporting them through this transition.” The spokesperson did not comment on exact number of layoffs in India. In May 2026, media reports emerged that the US-based digital payments giant planned to cut about 20 per cent of its global workforce over the next few years to accelerate AI adoption and reduce costs. The planned job cuts would affect approximately 4,760 positions. According to the company’s annual report, PayPal employed approximately 23,800 people globally as of December 31, 2025. About 41 per cent of its workforce was based in the US, with the remainder located outside the country. Nearly 49 per cent of PayPal’s full-time employees were classified within its technology function. As per its website, PayPal has two software development and operations centres in Chennai and Bengaluru, which employ product, technology, analytics and...",
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