Trump's H-1B Visa Clampdown Deals a Blowing Blow to Indian Tech Firms

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In a drastic move to curb immigration, President Donald Trump has imposed a massive USD 100,000 yearly fee for H-1B visa applications, hitting Indian tech companies hard. This bombshell decision is expected to reverberate across Indian markets, particularly for firms like Infosys, Wipro, and Cognizant, which rely heavily on H-1B visas for high-skill jobs. The impact will be felt on both American and Indian stock markets, as the fees for H-1B visas soar to unprecedented levels.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Trump has imposed a USD 100,000 yearly fee for H-1B visa applications, which is expected to sharply impact Indian tech firms.
  • The visa move will disproportionately affect Indian IT companies like Infosys, Wipro, and Cognizant, which rely on H-1B visas for high-skill jobs.
  • On the New York Stock Exchange, Infosys' American Depository Receipts (ADRs) fell 3.41 percent, Wipro's ADRs dropped 2.10 percent, and Cognizant's ADRs tumbled 4.75 percent on the news.
  • The impact will become clearer as Indian markets open on Monday, September 23, after the weekend.
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT firm, is so far unaffected, as it does not have an ADR listing in the US.
  • The massive fee increase is expected to negatively impact the growth prospects of Indian tech firms operating in the US.

Statistics:

  • USD 100,000: The massive yearly fee imposed by Trump on H-1B visa applications.
  • 3.41 percent: The decline in Infosys' American Depository Receipts (ADRs) on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • 2.10 percent: The drop in Wipro's ADRs on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • 4.75 percent: The fall in Cognizant's ADRs on the New York Stock Exchange.

Sources:

  • [DNA (Daily News & Analysis)]
  • [Contify.com]