India, Sept. 24 -- The recent overhaul of H-1B visa policies by the United States has stirred unease among students, families, and businesses in India. For many, the "American dream" now carries a heavy price tag. But could this moment mark an inflection point for India itself? In a candid conversation with Dataquest, Srividya Kannan, Founder and CEO of Avaali Solutions, reflects on how shifting migration trends and policy shocks might accelerate India's growth story-through its Global Capability Centres (GCCs), homegrown R&D, and innovation-driven industries.

Srividya Kannan's perspective underscores a pivotal moment: what appears to be a barrier could, in fact, fuel India's rise as a destination for innovation, talent, and technology l...