- Return migration of Indian tech workers from the US is accelerating due to tightening H-1B visa rules and policy uncertainty.
- The number of Indian professionals returning to India could exceed those moving to the US by 2026, with 7,300 already returned in 2026.
- India's technology job market is slowing, with active job openings dropping 14% in June to 93,000, amid AI-driven disruption and increased competition.
- Nvidia is an exception, continuing to aggressively hire H-1B workers with high compensation, while other major firms reduce foreign hiring.