By Aditya Agarwal 
Indian entrepreneur and Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal has reflected on the personal and professional challenges associated with US immigration decisions as new restrictions affect employment-based green card processing for several major technology companies.
The development has renewed discussion about how India can retain skilled professionals and encourage more entrepreneurs to build businesses domestically. Mittal shared his own experience of returning his US green card, describing the emotional difficulty of the decision. (Times of India)
The broader issue extends beyond individual immigration decisions. It raises questions about international talent mobility, business opportunities and India’s ability to turn skilled professionals into founders, investors and technology leaders.
Anupam Mittal Highlights the Talent Question
Anupam Mittal is known for his entrepreneurial career and public role as a judge on Shark Tank India.
His comments come amid renewed attention to the relationship between international career opportunities and India’s domestic startup ecosystem.
For many Indian professionals, overseas employment has traditionally provided access to global companies, specialised research environments and international business networks.
However, changes in immigration policy can create uncertainty for employees and employers alike.
Such uncertainty may encourage some professionals to reconsider where they want to establish their careers and build long-term businesses. It does not mean every affected worker will return to India, but it creates a reason to examine the opportunities available at home.
US Immigration Restrictions Affect Technology Workers
The Times of India reported on the suspension of the US Permanent Labor Certification Programme, commonly known as PERM, for several major technology employers, including Infosys, TCS, Wipro and HCL Technologies. The report also discussed Mittal’s recollection of returning his green card. (Times of India)
Employment-based immigration processes are important for companies seeking to retain skilled foreign workers over the long term.
When those processes become uncertain, businesses may face challenges in workforce planning, employee retention and international recruitment.
The effects can extend across technology, consulting, engineering and other specialised industries.
For Indian professionals, the development may also influence decisions about international mobility, although individual outcomes depend on their circumstances and available immigration pathways.
Why India Could Benefit From Skilled Founders
India has a large technology workforce and an expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Professionals with experience in international markets can bring valuable knowledge of product development, enterprise sales, research, management and capital allocation.
If more of these professionals establish companies in India, they could contribute to domestic innovation and employment.
However, retaining talent requires more than favourable circumstances overseas.
Founders also need access to capital, reliable infrastructure, experienced employees, supportive regulations and customers willing to pay for new products.
India’s ability to convert talent into successful businesses will depend on whether these conditions continue to improve.
The Opportunity for Indian Entrepreneurs
The potential opportunity extends beyond launching conventional technology startups.
Experienced professionals can establish businesses in enterprise software, artificial intelligence, healthcare technology, industrial automation, financial services and specialised manufacturing.
They can also support the ecosystem by becoming angel investors, mentors and early employees at growing companies.
Professionals returning from overseas may bring international networks and a deeper understanding of customer expectations in global markets.
Nevertheless, building a sustainable business requires market demand, disciplined execution and sound financial management. Immigration changes alone cannot guarantee entrepreneurial success.
Talent Retention Could Shape India’s Next Business Cycle
The Anupam Mittal discussion highlights a wider strategic question for India’s economy: how can the country create an environment in which skilled professionals choose to build their futures locally?
The answer involves expanding opportunities for research, strengthening early-stage financing, improving access to international markets and helping founders develop globally competitive products.
If India can address these challenges, changes in international mobility could become an opportunity for domestic business development.
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Nayra Roy