The US is one step away from banning green cards

In today's episode of The Daily Brief, we cover a deep dive and another story for the day shaping Indian and global markets:

1. The US Is Tightening Green Card Rules

We’ll cover:

Why the US has frozen PERM applications and how it affects H-1B workers.Why Indian IT companies are reducing their dependence on US work visas.How offshoring, local hiring and AI could reshape the future of Indian IT.

2. India’s Housing Boom Is Narrowing

We’ll cover:

Why ₹2–5 crore homes are seeing strong demand while affordable housing struggles.How falling affordable housing launches and slower sales are affecting buyers.How rising interest rates and home loan EMIs could impact India’s real estate market.

Audio Timestamps

00:04 Intro

00:30 Indian IT vs US immigration rules

13:30 India’s housing market: A growing divide

20:02 Tidbits