As many as 12,700 white-collar technology professionals have returned from the United States to India so far in 2026. Data from staffing firm Xpheno showed these numbers steadily grew from 7,200 in 2023 and 9,800 in 2024. Many experts expect the full-year figure to exceed the 2025 record of 15,100.
The data sourced from staffing firm Xpheno shows that the numbers have been steadily going up, from 7,200 in 2023 and 9,800 in 2024. The figures track white-collar technology talent moving along the India-US corridor and are not limited to H-1B visa holders.
As many as 12,700 white-collar technology professionals have returned from the United States to India so far in 2026 (up to September), with the full-year figure expected to exceed 2025's record 15,100, according to data sourced from staffing firm Xpheno.The data sourced from staffing firm Xpheno shows that the numbers have been steadily going up, from 7,200 in 2023 and 9,800 in 2024. The figures track white-collar technology talent moving along