“Next Microsoft or Google won’t just be run by an Indian – it will be built in India.” 

“The US government recently announced a $100,000 fine related to H1B visa violations. At first glance, this seems like another barrier targeting Indians – after all, nearly 70–75% of H1B visas are held by Indian professionals.”

“But I believe this is an opportunity for India. – For over four decades, some of our brightest minds have left India in search of opportunity – and they have thrived abroad. Just look at the S&P 500: 26 companies are run by Indian-origin CEOs, leading giants like Microsoft, Alphabet, Adobe, IBM, and Novartis, together creating hundreds of billions of dollars in value. Imagine the transformation if such talent had been nurtured here, building India instead of America.”

“So why do Indians leave? Not just for a higher paycheck. They leave because the US (and similar ecosystems) offer:

  • Meritocracy – a belief that potential and hard work can cut through barriers.
  • Ease of doing business – with simple, transparent systems and strong law enforcement.
  • Infrastructure and quality of life – roads, airports, hygiene, mental health access, and less societal stress.
  • Education – world-class schools that set up the next generation for success.”

 “This is what India must capitalise on. Instead of lamenting brain drain, let’s create an India where talent stays:

  • Simplify laws and deliver justice swiftly.
  • Build a culture that rewards merit and innovation.
  • Invest in world-class infrastructure and hygiene.
  • Focus on uplifting the middle class – giving them the runway to become billionaires if they have the will and potential.”

 “The $100,000 H1B fine is not just a penalty. It’s a wake-up call for India to build at home what our people seek abroad.