Technology News | How the H-1B crunch could ultimately strengthen India’s tech ecosystem?

By Firstpost-Tech

30 January 2026 at 12:52 IST

How the H-1B crunch could ultimately strengthen India’s tech ecosystem? — Representative Image • Source: Arya Pandey

As H-1B visa uncertainty and AI-led layoffs unsettle global tech workers, SaveSage Founder and CEO Ashish Lath says the disruption may benefit India over time. While short-term challenges remain, he believes India’s strong tech talent and digital infrastructure position it as a future global tech powerhouse, reports Firstpost’s Arya Pandey.

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