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TCS Halts New H-1B Hiring as It Shifts to Local, Client-Proximate Workforce

Executives describe a localized, AI-focused delivery model that reduces dependence on visa rotations.

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Overview

  • CEO K. Krithivasan said the company will not hire new H-1B applicants in the United States.
  • CHRO Sudeep Kunnumal reported that only about 500 associates in the US are currently on H-1B visas, reflecting extensive localization.
  • TCS plans to expand on-the-ground recruiting in the United States and Europe to support closer client collaboration and AI-led work.
  • Leaders said the operating model can adapt quickly to immigration-policy changes as the company reduces reliance on large visa-based rotations.
  • Recent measures included wage increases for over 80% of employees, the release of about 1% of staff with Rs 1,135 crore in severance, and an AI-driven reskilling push.