The United States has introduced a one-time fee of US $100,000 for new H-1B visa applications, effective from September 21, 2025. Existing visa holders and those renewing are not affected by this change. India’s Reaction Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal responded to the move by saying that

The Karnataka government has rolled back its initially proposed 100% increase in excise licence renewal fees, opting instead for a 50% hike effective from July 1, 2025, following strong appeals from distillers and retailers. The revised structure also extends licence validity from one year to five years—an industry demand that promises relief and efficiency. Under […]