Impact of H-1B Fee Hike on 6 Indian IT Companies

Six mid-tier Indian IT service providers, such as Mphasis, Persistent Systems, Sasken Technologies, Cyient, Firstsource Solutions, and Coforge, have detailed the anticipated financial effects of recent H-1B visa fee changes.

In their official updates to the stock exchanges on Sunday evening, the companies explained how the revised policy could impact operational costs, workforce planning, and overall business outlook.

In a recent exchange filing, Mphasis mentioned that the updated H-1B visa fees probably won’t significantly impact its finances or daily operations. With only 130 applications submitted in 2025, and 78 approved so far,  the company emphasised its limited reliance on these visas.

It credited investments in AI solutions, local talent, and partnerships for strengthening resilience. Mphasis affirmed it will operate smoothly, maintaining stability via its AI-first approach.

Persistent Systems, with significant U.S. revenue, said recent H-1B visa fee changes are unlikely to impact its operations or outlook, but it is monitoring and will update if needed.

Sasken Technologies says recent H-1B visa changes probably won’t impact its U.S. service, due to its India-based model and offshore capabilities. Most engineering R&D and digital services staff are from domestic centres, ensuring close client engagement and smooth operations.

The Cyient company said the order won’t significantly affect its FY26 or short-term financial outlook. It had only six employees on H-1B visas last year, showing limited reliance.

The RPSG Group company stated it has no reliance on the H-1B visa program, emphasising its focus on local recruitment and a global delivery framework for stability regardless of visa rules.

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Coforge, with over half its FY25 revenue from the U.S., filed only 65 new H-1B petitions last year, with 63 approved. It aims to lessen reliance on new filings. The U.S. clarified that the $100,000 fee applies only to petitions after September 21, 2025, exempting existing visas. Shares of Infosys and Wipro steadied after initial declines amid the clarification.