U.S. Green Card Curbs Could Boost India Tech Sector, Says Karnataka IT Minister
· Technology · The Hindu, NDTV
Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge stated that restrictions on the U.S. Permanent Labour Certification programme could accelerate India's transition to high-value technology work. The Donald Trump administration's suspension of the PERM programme creates hurdles for Indian tech firms operating in the United States by increasing operating costs and complicating employee retention. However, Minister Kharge noted that the difficulty of deploying engineers to the U.S. may prompt companies to shift research, product development, and artificial intelligence mandates directly to Indian cities. The developments could drive expansion among global capability centres and boost domestic demand for senior technology professionals in Bengaluru and across the country. The exact long-term impact on traditional IT outsourcing models remains to be seen.
Why it matters
Indian technology professionals, IT service firms, and domestic engineering hubs face a structural shift in how global companies manage talent and research operations. The policy changes could accelerate the growth of high-value tech mandates within Indian cities.
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