New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- Services exports, particularly from India, are feeling the impact of the latest directive from US President Donald Trump on H-1B visas as his administration looks to curb immigration in the country. The US government's recent hike in H-1B visa fees from roughly $1.5-4K to $100,000 annually applies only to new visa applications and does not affect existing holders or renewals.

However, analysts warn that if sustained, this move could disrupt Indian IT exports, pressurise project margins, challenge traditional delivery models, and complicate on-site project execution.

Vikas Gupta, CEO and Chief Investment Strategist at OmniScience Capital, highlighted the broader context, "Indians receive nearly 70 per cent of H-1B ...