Techie barriers: America may be able to keep Indians out but it can't ensure that IT work stays in the US
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Summary
The Trump administration's latest immigration bars will make US talent imports harder, costlier and politically hazardous. But India’s IT industry will adapt to US immigration curbs. The sector’s challenge is client orientation, one way or another.
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceLivemint - Opinion
PublishedMonday, 12 October 2026
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
LeftCentreRight