Recent survey results show that many major technology companies are expected to expand their workforce in India in 2026, driven in part by tightened H-1B visa restrictions in the United States and India’s growing role as a global talent hub. The shift reflects broader changes in how global tech firms manage workforce planning, offshoring and skills strategy amid regulatory and economic pressures. Survey Signals Hiring Momentum In India A report based on a survey of nearly 2,400 tech and banking professionals across India and the United States indicates that around 52 percent of respondents expect their companies to increase hiring in India in 2026. Of these: 34 percent anticipate a significant increase, and 18 percent expect a moderate rise in recruitment locally. Respondents included professionals from major global firms such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Uber and eBay, and up to 93 percent said their companies plan to expand operations or headcount in India in the coming year, showing strong confidence in the country’s talent pool and business potential. H-1B Restrictions Influence Hiring Strategy A notable portion of survey participants — 28 percent — cited recent H-1B visa restrictions as a factor pushing companies to hire more in India. These new… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
