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Zoho denies anonymous claims of 300 employee layoffs

By Startup Enthusiast · 14 April 2026

What they do

Zoho offers a cloud‑based suite of business applications for sales, email, finance and support

The firm said the viral claim that 300 staff were dismissed without notice is inaccurate

It clarified that the post mixed up its internship program with regular jobs, keeping its 30‑year no‑layoff record intact

A post on the Blind platform alleged that Zoho terminated 300 workers abruptly.
The claim suggested that trainees were let go after internal talks about replacing senior staff.
Zoho refuted the allegation, stating no full‑time employee has been dismissed and its three‑decade layoff‑free streak continues.
Mohammed Sohail, associate director of talent acquisition, said the rumor confused the internship scheme with regular employment.
Zoho explained that its internship program is a learning stint and does not guarantee a permanent position.
More than 30 % of the 2026 intern batch have already received or are being considered for full‑time offers.

The rumors attracted attention because Zoho has a long‑standing policy of avoiding layoffs even during economic downturns.
The company previously kept its workforce intact throughout the COVID‑19 pandemic and the AI‑driven market shift.

Zoho builds a comprehensive cloud software suite that serves businesses of all sizes worldwide.
Its portfolio includes over 60 applications such as CRM, email hosting, custom app builders, accounting and support tools.
The flagship Zoho One platform bundles more than 50 apps into a single subscription for end‑to‑end operations.
Revenue comes solely from software licence fees; the firm does not rely on advertising or data sales.
Zoho invests heavily in R&D and owns the full technology stack, including global data centres.
The company employs more than 19,000 staff and serves over 150 million users across 150+ countries.