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Kharge says PERM curb may shift tech work to India
The Hindu··3d ago
Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge said the US suspension of the PERM programme for major IT outsourcing firms could raise costs for Indian companies. In an October 9 post on X, he said tighter mobility may push more research work to India. He linked that shift to Global Capability Centres. He also said onsite staff deployment could become harder.
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What It Means For You
- PERM is a step in many employment-based Green Card applications for workers abroad.
- Kharge said Indian IT firms may face higher US operating costs and less onsite flexibility.
- He also said more engineering and research work may stay in India if deployment tightens.
What's Happening
- Kharge holds the IT and Home portfolios in Karnataka.
- He described consequences for India's technology industry as complex and far-reaching.
- His remarks followed the Trump administration's PERM suspension for major IT outsourcers.
What GCCs Do in India
- Global Capability Centres handle technology development, analytics, product engineering and research.
- Multinational firms have been expanding those centres in Indian cities, Kharge said.
- He framed AI, deep technology and advanced product work as possible areas of gain.
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