Will $100,000 H-1B fee hit Indian IT stocks on Monday? Investors jitter as ADRs slide, long-term outlook remains cautious

A sudden surge in H-1B visa fees, now at $100,000, has sent shockwaves through the Indian IT sector, impacting market sentiment and ADRs of major firms like TCS and Infosys. This unexpected hike adds to existing challenges of weak earnings, slowing global demand, and AI-driven revenue concerns, potentially accelerating foreign investor pullout from Indian IT stocks.