Jidesh Kumar Highlights Risks for Indian IT as H-1B Policy Changes Loom

Posted On - 3 January, 2025 • By - King Stubb & Kasiva

With potential H-1B visa reforms on the horizon, the Indian IT sector faces heightened uncertainty. These changes could reshape opportunities for Indian professionals in the US and significantly impact the country’s IT export-driven economy.

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In a recent statement to Business Standard, Jidesh Kumar emphasized:

“These changes could severely limit opportunities for Indian IT professionals in the US and increase competition for fewer visas. These shifts could ripple through India’s IT export economy, slowing growth and requiring diversification to maintain global competitiveness.”

Prominent IT firms like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro may need to explore alternative strategies, including diversification and tapping into emerging markets, to offset the challenges posed by tighter visa regulations. The evolving policy landscape highlights the urgency for India’s IT sector to adapt and innovate to sustain its leadership in the global tech industry.

Read more: https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/tcs-infosys-wipro-on-edge-as-h-1b-changes-loom-with-trump-s-return-124123100891_1.html