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Trump H1-B visa shock fades but budgeting jitters hit Indian IT firms next
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Published on 24 April 2026
Fees eased, yet uncertainty may steer client budgets
Trump’s administration has softened the blow from higher H1-B visa fees for India’s IT industry, reducing immediate fallout. Still, firms face a tougher challenge: clients are starting to lock spending budgets for next year amid unpredictable decision-making. The short-term shock may be over, but uncertainty is likely to linger in contracts, hiring plans, and project timelines.
- Higher H1-B visa fees are likely having less immediate impact now
- Client spending budgets for next calendar year are already being planned
- Unpredictable policy shifts could hurt deal flow despite eased fees
- Indian IT firms may need more agile staffing and pricing strategies
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