Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal slams US over visa delays, says Indians are powering its economy; Hails India-UK trade deal

Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal didn’t hold back as he criticised the United States for dragging its feet on trade and visa matters. In a viral post on LinkedIn, Mittal praised India’s new trade agreement with the UK, calling it a major shift in global power dynamics.

“After years of colonial hangover, it’s finally India calling the shots,” he wrote, taking a clear dig at the US for failing to keep pace.

While the UK seems to be rolling out the red carpet, Mittal said the US is still “playing hardball.” He pointed out the irony, Indians are no longer just exporting goods, they’re actually powering the American economy.



“Tech? Mostly run by Indians. Wall Street? Flooded with Indian-origin fund managers. Even the new CEO of P&G is Indian. And most VC-backed startups? You’ll likely find at least one Indian founder at the table,” he said.

Mittal noted that while Indians are making waves across industries, the US hasn’t updated its policies to reflect this change. “What we’re seeing is more posturing than partnership,” he wrote.

He even suggested that India should no longer accept such behaviour quietly. “India needs to flex its diplomatic and economic muscle. Time for a counter ultimatum, play fair or we bring back our Kohinoors,” he said cheekily, along with an AI image of himself on a billboard in Times Square.

The post struck a chord online, with many agreeing that India is no longer waiting for a seat at the table. One user wrote, “We’re redesigning the table. Talent, tech, leadership, that’s where India wins.”

Another added, “The rise of Indian talent is clear as day. What’s missing is policy support that respects this rise.”