There is panic in Nokia, announcement of layoff of 14,000 employees, may fall in India too:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Was once the uncrowned king of the mobile phone world nokia Now it is taking tough decisions to save its survival and profits. The company has decided to reduce its global workforce by 20%, which will have a direct impact on approximately 14,000 employees But it will happen. This wave of layoffs has now created uneasiness in the corridors of Nokia India as well, where the company employs more than 17,000 employees.

Why is there danger looming in India?

India has always been a big and important market for Nokia, but the company’s performance here has declined in recent months:

Decline in sales: Nokia India’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2025 15% reduction She has come. Revenue has fallen from 463 million euros (about ₹5,000 crore) to 393 million euros (about ₹4,290 crore).

Slow speed of 5G: The pace of 5G rollout in India has not been the same as before, which has led to a decline in demand for telecom equipment.

3 major reasons for layoffs

Global Restructuring: The company is returning to a ‘horizontal setup’ to simplify its operations. Due to the merger of cloud and mobile networks in 2023, there was duplication of many posts, which is now being removed.

Cost Reduction: Nokia aims to achieve approx. by the end of 2026 1.2 billion euros (about ₹11,000 crore), so that it can be ready for future AI based network needs.

Market Uncertainty: Nokia’s profits have come under pressure due to the global economic slowdown and reduced spending by telecom operators.

Leadership Shift in India

In this time of crisis, Nokia has also changed its command in India:

Samar Mittal: He has been appointed ‘India Country Business Leader’.

Vibha Mehra: She will hold the post of ‘India Country Manager’ from April 1, 2026.

former head Tarun Chhabra Has left the company amid this major reshuffle.

Road to the future: Focus on ‘AI’ and ‘Network Infra’

Even though the company is making layoffs, Nokia’s vision of a future ‘AI-driven’ network is clear. CEO Lundmark believes that these tough decisions will make the company stronger and agile. However, the next few months are going to be full of uncertainty for the employees.