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Truecaller lays off 15% after India revenue plunges 41% amid ad shocks and market competition
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Published on 11 May 2026
A gaming ad ban and partner algorithm change hit hard
Truecaller is cutting about 70 jobs, roughly 15% of its workforce, after a weak first quarter that exposed pressure on its core advertising-led model. Net revenue fell 27% year-on-year, while India revenue dropped 41%, dragged by losses in real-money gaming ad spend after regulatory bans, advertising partner algorithm updates, and weaker activity from regional conflicts.
- Truecaller layoffs: about 70 employees, or 15% of staff
- India revenue fell 41% as ad income pressures returned
- Losses tied to real-money gaming ad disruptions and partner changes
- Telecom-native caller ID replacements and tougher competition loom
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