India, June 25 -- Microsoft is reportedly preparing for another round of layoffs, with its Xbox division among the key departments expected to be affected, media reorts said.

The move is said to be part of a broader company-wide restructuring effort ahead of the financial year-end.

This wave of job cuts may also go beyond the gaming vertical.

However, those roles may now be on the chopping block.

One of the key drivers behind these cost-cutting efforts is Microsoft's ongoing push into artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure.

The company has committed significant capital to build data centres and expand its AI-powered offerings. To offset these high-cost investments, it is attempting to rein in spending in other parts of the ...