Amagi, Shiprocket post profits; US polls’ impact on ITAmagi’s Q2 profit surged nearly 30x while Shiprocket swung into the black for the first time. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
China updates visa application process for Indian travellers; removes service centre feesFrom November onwards, the visa application process for Indian travellers to China will see changes that must be followed. An online applic...
US visa wait times: India faces 12-month wait for visitor visa slots, 6.5 months for work visasIndian applicants seeking US business and tourist visas currently face long waiting periods for interview appointments. Mumbai has a wait t...
US midterm elections 2026: What could change for H-1B & green cards as US' immigration rules face a poll testThe looming US midterm elections are set to play a crucial role in shaping immigration policy, particularly concerning H-1B visas. Various ...
H-1B workers from India, China take US jobs with cheaper labour, says Congressman Riley MooreUS Congressman Riley Moore has argued that H-1B visa holders are displacing American graduates in the workforce. He cited statistics indica...
US PERM Freeze: Indian H-1B workers could lose crucial time to secure Green Cards as sponsorships stallOn October 8, the US Department of Labor announced the suspension of green card processing for eight companies, causing significant worry a...
Skyroot eyes funding boost; MDR deferment cheers D2C brandsHappy Thursday! Skyroot is eyeing a big funding round as it gears up to scale rocket production. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Di...
US ends 540-day automatic work permit extension for immigrants: What changes nowThe Trump administration is moving to permanently end automatic extensions of employment authorisation documents for certain immigrants, me...
US green card delays: What options do Indian tech workers have if PERM is suspendedWith the US labour certification process now suspended, Indian technology workers face an uncertain future in their pursuit of permanent re...
PERM ban is not just an H-1B problem: Who else could lose their green card path?The US Labor Department’s PERM suspension could affect foreign workers beyond H-1B holders, including some L-1, O-1, TN, E-3 and F-1 OPT wo...
US suspension of PERM applications unlikely to impact Indian IT firms significantly: KotakThe US suspension of PERM processing for six major Indian IT companies is unlikely to materially affect their operations or earnings, Kotak...
The ET Startup Awards 2026 specialHappy Monday! The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) 2026 ceremony brought together the country’s top founders, investors, and policymake...
The ET Startup Awards 2026 specialEntrepreneurs, investors and policymakers came together in a star-studded event to honour the best of Indian entrepreneurship at the ET Sta...
Bengaluru techie earning Rs 90 lakh gets a nearly Rs 3 crore offer from US, estimates Rs 70 lakh savings per year, still confused seeks adviceA 36-year-old tech professional’s possible move to the US has sparked a debate over whether higher nominal pay would translate into a bette...
School Assembly News Headlines, October 6, 2026: Check national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the daySchool assembly news headlines October 6, 2026, cover major developments from India and around the world, including diplomatic ties, immigr...
Canada changes rules for foreign workers, bars staffing agencies from sponsoring work permitsForeign workers in Canada will face new regulations regarding Labour Market Impact Assessments, or LMIAs. These changes specifically addres...
From India to the US boardroom: Why L-1A is becoming a strategic US-expansion route for Indian mid-sized businessesIndian mid-sized and entrepreneur-led companies increasingly view the L-1A visa as a means to establish US operations. This visa allows for...