What happened
BASF is reportedly planning to cut half of its IT jobs in Germany.
Alongside the reductions, the company is said to be shifting the business to India.
The report comes from Cailianshe, cited by East Money Information.
Why it matters
The reported move points to a further shift of corporate technology work toward lower-cost locations, a pattern that has affected IT staff at large industrial firms.
If confirmed, the scale of the reduction would represent a significant restructuring of BASF's German IT workforce, though the company has not commented in the supplied material.
Key facts
BASF is reportedly cutting half of its German IT positions.
The business is reportedly being moved to India.
The report is attributed to Cailianshe via East Money Information.
What to watch next
Whether BASF confirms the reported cuts and relocation, and how the affected roles and timeline are specified.
Any response from employee representatives or further details on the Indian operations taking on the work.
