Krutrim, the artificial intelligence startup founded by Ola’s Bhavish Aggarwal, has conducted its second round of layoffs, letting go of over 100 employees. This move is part of a broader strategy to maintain leaner teams and reflects ongoing operational adjustments within the company.
The recent layoffs have significantly impacted the linguistics team, many of whom were hired less than six months ago. This suggests a shift in Krutrim’s approach to its language-focused AI initiatives.
These job cuts follow a previous round of layoffs and the resignation of Krutrim’s business head, Ravi Jain, nine months ago, indicating ongoing restructuring efforts within the company. The layoffs are part of a “strategic realignment” aimed at optimizing operations and aligning resources with the company’s evolving objectives.
Krutrim’s recent actions mirror a broader trend in the Indian startup ecosystem, where companies are streamlining operations to adapt to changing market dynamics and investor expectations. According to Inc42’s Indian Startup Layoff Tracker 2025, about 3,600 employees have been laid off by Indian startups in the first five months of 2025, driven by a shift towards sustainable growth models.
As Krutrim navigates these changes, the company aims to position itself more effectively in the competitive AI landscape, focusing on core competencies and strategic priorities.
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