Wipro Shuts Down Baddi Unit Amid Labor Unrest, 80 Workers Left Jobless

Wipro has permanently shut down one of its manufacturing units in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, leading to the layoff of 80 employees. The closure was announced on May 24, 2025, following months of labour unrest and a workers’ strike that began in December 2024. Many employees were reportedly caught off guard, learning about the shutdown only when they arrived for their shifts and were stopped at the factory gates.

Wipro cited economic unsustainability as the primary reason for shutting down the facility, pointing to continued operational disruptions and financial losses. Despite discussions between the company and the workers’ union, no resolution was reached, with one major sticking point being Wipro’s refusal to withdraw police cases filed against certain protesting employees.

The company has stated that it will provide statutory compensation and support to the affected workers, but the abrupt nature of the layoffs has triggered protests in the area. The workers’ union has filed a formal complaint with the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and the state Labour Department.

While this closure is a significant blow to the local workforce, another Wipro facility in Baddi remains operational.

Apart from Wipro’s recent shutdown of its Baddi manufacturing unit, there have been other notable closures in India’s manufacturing sector. Nissan India was rumored to be considering shutting down its manufacturing operations in India, but the company issued an official statement denying these speculations and reaffirming its commitment to the Indian market.

Maruti Suzuki, MG, and Toyota temporarily shut down their plants due to rising COVID-19 cases, though these closures were not permanent.

While Wipro’s closure wals driven by labour unrest and financial losses, other shutdowns have been influenced by market conditions, global strategies, or temporary disruptions.