Oracle is planning a new round of layoffs that could affect 7,000 to 10,000 employees worldwide. India is also likely to be hit, as per reports.

The fresh round follows cuts in September. The earlier round hit product engineering teams. Reports estimated that 1,000 to 3,000 jobs were cut in India last month.

The new layoffs are expected across teams and regions. The company has not officially confirmed the numbers. Employees have been told to wait for official communication.

Tech companies have been cutting jobs through 2026 to control costs. Many firms are also restructuring teams as they invest more in AI.

Oracle’s cloud business has been growing. But the company is under pressure to improve margins. Layoffs in the tech sector have affected thousands of workers this year.

Employee groups have raised concerns about job security. Industry watchers say more cuts may follow if demand stays weakWorkers have been advised to watch for updates from managers. Unions may take up the matter with the company soon.