Did Zoho lay off 300 freshers as claimed in the viral post?

Zoho has clarified that no full-time employees were laid off, stating that the viral post mistakenly conflated its internship program with employment.

What is the difference between Zoho interns and employees?

Zoho's internships are learning engagements that do not automatically guarantee a full-time role, distinguishing them from direct full-time employment.

Are any interns being offered full-time positions at Zoho?

Yes, over 30 percent of Zoho's 2026 intern cohort have already been offered full-time positions or are under evaluation for them.

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Zoho Clarifies Intern Status Amid Viral Layoff Claims

16 Apr

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Summary

Zoho denies laying off employees, calls post misleading.
Company states intern program is distinct from employment.
Over 30% of interns evaluated for full-time roles.

Zoho Clarifies Intern Status Amid Viral Layoff Claims

Recent claims of Zoho abruptly terminating hundreds of young employees have been clarified by the company, stating no full-time employees were fired. A senior executive explained that a viral post on social media confused the company's internship program with actual employment, emphasizing that internships are distinct learning engagements without guaranteed full-time roles.

Zoho further elaborated that over 30 percent of its 2026 intern cohort have already received job offers or are undergoing evaluation for them. This is in addition to other freshers hired directly for permanent positions.

The company stated that referring to interns not extended offers as 'laid off' is inaccurate. Exceptional interns are offered absorption, while others complete their internships and are free to seek other employment opportunities. This clarification addresses concerns about how Indian tech companies treat entry-level talent.

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Zoho Clarifies Intern Status Amid Viral Layoff Claims

16 Apr

•

Summary

Zoho denies laying off employees, calls post misleading.
Company states intern program is distinct from employment.
Over 30% of interns evaluated for full-time roles.

Disclaimer: This story has been auto-aggregated and auto-summarised by a computer program. This story has not been edited or created by the Feedzop team.