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India IT firms brace for US H-1B fee hike using cash and talent pipelines
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
US visa costs may jump, but profits can absorb it
India’s IT sector is facing fresh uncertainty as new US H-1B visa fees threaten to raise costs. Yet leading firms say they’re buffered by strong profits and cash reserves. Meanwhile, the US continues to confront a tech talent shortage, keeping demand high for Indian professionals and reinforcing growth backed by India’s large STEM graduate base.
- New US H-1B visa fees could raise operating costs for Indian IT firms
- Big companies have profits and cash to cushion the impact
- US remains short on tech talent, sustaining hiring demand
- India’s STEM pipeline supports continued visa-driven growth
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