‘Diaspora talent is an accelerator’: Can India ease brain drain as more tech workers return from US?

An increasing number of tech workers are returning to India from the United States, a trend driven by immigration uncertainty abroad and the emergence of new career opportunities domestically. Industry experts describe this returning diaspora talent as an accelerator for India's technological growth.

However, retaining these professionals presents ongoing challenges. According to industry assessments, significant gaps remain between India and the United States in areas such as compensation, research funding, and access to cutting-edge work, which could hinder long-term retention.