U.S. President Donald Trump’s new rules on the H-1B visa are making it harder and more expensive for American companies to hire skilled workers from abroad. The fee has been raised to $100,000, and a new bill is being discussed to further restrict both H-1B and L-1 visas.
Because of these changes, many U.S. companies are moving more of their important work to India. India already has over 1,700 Global Capability Centres (GCCs) where top companies handle tasks like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and product development.
Big firms such as Amazon, Microsoft, and JPMorgan Chase—all major H-1B users—are expected to expand their Indian centres. Experts say this could grow India’s GCC market to $100 billion by 2030, with more than 2,200 centres operating in the country.
However, there may be challenges. A proposed U.S. law called the HIRE Act could place a 25% tax on outsourced work, which may reduce India’s cost advantage.
Still, India’s strong IT industry, worth $283 billion and contributing about 8% of the country’s GDP, is expected to benefit. As companies look for ways to keep innovation in-house, India will remain a top choice for running these global centres.
In short: while U.S. visa rules get tougher, India’s role as a hub for global business and technology is only getting stronger.
