reduced its workforce by **3,343 employees in FY26**, reflecting its ongoing push to automate operations, improve productivity, and streamline backend processes. ([Business Standard][1]) * The workforce rationalization aligns with the bank's broader **AI-led digital transformation strategy**, including greater use of automation and its in-house GenAI platform, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and long-term customer service. ([The Economic Times][2]) * **Impact:** Increased automation is expected to support **cost optimization and operating leverage** over the long term, though the benefits are likely to be realized gradually as AI adoption scales across the bank. [1]: ***** "Automation nudges Axis, HDFC Bank, and RBL ..." [2]: ***** "HDFC Bank redeploys backend employees to customer-facing roles"

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