India wants to become a global talent hub. What needs to change?
India is attempting to transition from being a primary source of global talent to a hub that attracts and retains international expertise. Experts suggest that success depends on improving infrastructure, tax policies, and visa pathways to make the country more competitive for returning professionals.
Why it matters
As global companies shift sophisticated operations to India, the country's ability to attract high-level talent is becoming a critical factor in its economic development.
By Sebin JinnyFor Indian professionals abroad, the case for returning no longer rests on sentiment alone. As global companies build senior engineering, research and leadership roles in India, the argument for returning back has only strengthened.But professionals rarely make the decision on the role alone. For most families, the decision is shaped by compensation and how it compares with what they earn abroad, the tax implications of relocating, the choice of schools for their children, the career prospects of a spouse, and the everyday texture of life, from infrastructure and healthcare to commute and civic services. On several of these fronts, India’s offer has visibly improved. On others, it is still being tested.India’s first global talent story was about Indian capability travelling to the world. The next chapter is about movement in both directions.
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