Trump's $100,000 H-1B Fee Disrupts Indian IT Sector's U.S. Strategy

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:39am on 22 Sep 2025,Monday India Global

India's $283 billion IT industry faces a major overhaul after President Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. With 57% of revenue from the U.S. and 71% of H-1B beneficiaries last year being Indian, the policy threatens long-standing business models. Firms like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro must now adjust by reducing onshore rotations, increasing offshore delivery, and hiring more U.S. citizens. The move may also accelerate the adoption of AI and automation to mitigate reliance on foreign talent. Legal challenges are anticipated, and the policy could impact global delivery models and outsourcing strategies. (PC: Reuters)  

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