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Tata Technologies Shifts U.S. Hiring Toward Local Workers as H‑1B Fees Rise

The company says visa fee changes under Trump make local recruitment the pragmatic option.

Overview

  • CEO Warren Harris said the firm will increase recruitment of U.S. nationals in direct response to new visa legislation.
  • The U.S. plans steep fees for H‑1B visas widely used by tech employers, and Indians made up nearly three‑quarters of beneficiaries last year, according to government data.
  • Tata Technologies employs more than 12,000 people globally, with North America contributing about one‑fifth of FY 2024–25 revenue, and it already has workforces over 70% locally hired in the U.S., UK, Sweden and China.
  • The company reported a 5% rise in quarterly profit and recently agreed to acquire Germany’s ES‑Tec Group for €75 million, with further targeted deals under consideration.
  • Management expects U.S. demand to recover in six to nine months as customers adjust to tariffs, following cutbacks by some automotive clients.