22 Sep 2025 | 3 Mins Read
IT sector to face short-term margin pressure from H-1B fee hike
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Indian IT sector anticipates near-term cost pressures due to a steep hike in H-1B visa fees from $1,500 to $100,000, but experts believe structural shifts towards local hiring and offshore delivery will cushion the blow. Top Indian IT companies may face a 50-100 basis point margin hit and EPS decline by 2-4%.