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Recently, the Trump administration increased the annual fee for H-1B visas to $100,000.

New Delhi: Tata Technologies, the Tata Group’s engineering services company, has clarified that the recent H-1B visa fee hike by the Donald Trump administration will not have any immediate impact on the company’s operations. Warren Harris, CEO and Managing Director, stated that due to Tata Technologies’ global recruitment policy, this decision is not a concern for the company at this time.

‘We are a global company’

Harris told news agency PTI, “The increase in H-1B visa fees in the US has no short-term impact on Tata Technologies. However, it will certainly impact our future resource planning.” He also added that the company’s strategy is different from other Indian IT companies, as the majority of Tata Technologies’ employees in every country are local. “We are not an India-out company. We are a completely global organization,” Harris said. We have American citizens working in the USA and Chinese teams in China, while many Indian competitors rely on sending staff out of India.

Strength from a Global Structure

Tata Technologies’ strategy is to have approximately 70% of its employees in each country be citizens of that country or region. According to Harris, “This policy strengthens our relationships with customers and allows our Indian engineering capabilities to be better utilized globally.”

Reaction to US Visa Policy

Recently, the Trump administration increased the annual fee for H-1B visas to $100,000, raising concerns among many Indian IT companies. However, Harris maintains that Tata Technologies’ global structure protects it from short-term shocks. He said, “We are aware of the changes in visa policy and will tailor our future recruitment strategy accordingly, but at present, there is no direct impact on our operations.”

Company’s financial performance

In the second quarter (September quarter) of FY 2025-26, Tata Technologies reported a 5.14% increase in net profit (Profit After Tax) to ₹165.5 crore. This figure was ₹157.41 crore in the same quarter last year. The company’s operating income also increased to ₹1,323.33 crore, compared to ₹1,296.45 crore last year. The company currently has a global workforce of 12,402 employees across 18 countries.