US Firms Face Rising Anti-Indian Sentiment Amid H-1B Visa Debate and Online Backlash

US companies are experiencing a surge in anti-Indian sentiment, fueled by online backlash and revisions to the H-1B visa program. Incidents include blame directed at Indian-heritage CEOs following accidents and coordinated campaigns targeting Indian American entrepreneurs. Experts note a rise in discrimination and harassment, with online slurs increasing significantly. This trend reflects an ethnocentric narrative around migrants, leading some US companies to become cautious about diversity initiatives.