Cyient Limited has announced that the recently introduced $100,000 one-time fee for each new H-1B visa petition by the US government will not significantly affect its financial outlook for the fiscal year 2026 (FY26).

Limited Exposure to H-1B Visas

In a regulatory filing dated September 21, 2025, Cyient revealed that it had deployed only six employees on H-1B visas in the previous fiscal year. This limited reliance on H-1B visas aligns with the company's strategy of building a global talent pool while maintaining a local approach in its operations.

Industry-Wide Response

Cyient's statement comes amid similar clarifications from other IT service providers, including Mphasis, Persistent Systems, Sasken Technologies, Firstsource Solutions, and Coforge. These companies have also indicated that the new visa fee policy would not materially impact their financials.

New H-1B Visa Policy Details

The new policy, stemming from a recent order by US President Donald Trump, introduces a $100,000 one-time fee for each new H-1B visa petition. This fee will be effective from September 21, 2025, and will not apply to existing H-1B visas or petitions filed before this date.

Market Reaction and Clarifications

Following the announcement of the new visa fee, US-listed shares of major Indian IT firms like Infosys and Wipro experienced a drop of up to 4.00% on Friday. However, subsequent clarifications from various IT companies, including Cyient, have provided some relief to the sector.

Cyient's Global Strategy

Sudheendhra Putty, Company Secretary of Cyient, emphasized the company's philosophy in the regulatory filing: "Cyient's philosophy has always been in building a truly global engineering and technology enterprise to support our diversified portfolio of businesses. We are local in our approach to build talent and global in our outlook, which defines our market leadership and our risk mitigation approach in today's rapidly evolving world."

This approach appears to have positioned Cyient favorably in light of the new H-1B visa regulations, minimizing potential financial impacts on the company's operations.

As the IT services sector adapts to these new regulations, companies like Cyient that have diversified their talent acquisition strategies and maintained a global-local balance may find themselves better equipped to navigate the changing landscape of international workforce deployment.

Cyient Semiconductors, a leading provider of custom ASIC/ASSP and intelligent power solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Anora, a global semiconductor test and validation services company. This collaboration aims to deliver comprehensive expertise across the entire semiconductor value chain, from architecture and design to silicon bring-up, qualification, and testing.

Key Partnership Highlights

• End-to-End Solutions: The partnership will offer integrated services spanning the complete semiconductor development process, reducing hand-offs and accelerating time-to-market for customers.

• New Test Facility: A state-of-the-art semiconductor validation and production test floor will be established in Bangalore, India, featuring clean room capabilities and advanced production equipment.

• Complementary Strengths: Cyient's design and silicon capabilities will be combined with Anora's expertise in post-silicon validation and testing, creating a one-stop hub for semiconductor development.

Expanding Global Footprint

The new Bangalore facility will complement Anora's existing clean room facility in Allen, Texas, enhancing the partnership's global reach. The test floor will be equipped with:

• Probers and handlers
• Multiple automated test equipment platforms
• Custom test solutions
• Thermal solutions
• Tools for device and package qualification

Industry Impact

Hari Chandran, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Anora, emphasized the partnership's goal: "This partnership is about creating a complete solution for the semiconductor industry. By integrating Cyient's design and silicon capabilities with our strengths in post-silicon validation and test, we can empower customers to move faster, reduce risk, and achieve production readiness with confidence."

Suman Narayan, CEO of Cyient Semiconductors, added, "Semiconductor companies are looking for fewer hand-offs and more integrated partners. Our collaboration with Anora addresses exactly that need, offering customers a one-stop hub from concept to final silicon."

Supporting India's Semiconductor Mission

The establishment of the world-class validation and test infrastructure in Bangalore aligns with the vision of the India Semiconductor Mission, positioning India as a critical player in the global semiconductor ecosystem.

This strategic partnership between Cyient Semiconductors and Anora sets a new standard for delivering silicon products from concept to production at scale, addressing the evolving needs of the rapidly growing semiconductor industry.