Nifty IT index falls 2.8% as major tech firms slump amid new H‑1B fee concerns.

• H‑1B quota stays 85,000; fee applies only to fresh applicants from FY27 onward worldwide.
• Only 1‑3% of the Indian IT workforce uses H‑1B; the cost impact is limited initially for companies overall.
• If firms absorb the fee, yearly cost rises $16‑33k per employee; earnings may dip slightly.