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Europe Becomes New Hub for Indian Professionals

Indian professionals increasingly choose Europe as birth rates surge and firms diversify from the US.

Politics desk
NRI HeraldJuly 2, 2026
3 min read
Indian professionals with luggage, possibly at an airport, during a time of political considerations for travel.

Indian professionals are increasingly choosing Europe as a destination, with births far outnumbering deaths at Indian missions in the UK, Germany, and Italy, reflecting the settlement of young families.

Indian IT firms are acquiring European assets, including Nagarro and units of Randstad, to diversify their operations beyond the United States.

The European Union has introduced the Single Permit Directive and a Talent Pool to simplify entry for skilled non-EU workers, further encouraging Indian talent.

Poland's work-permit route offers a low-cost pathway to EU residency and long-term settlement, attracting Indian professionals seeking opportunities in Europe.

Politics desk · July 2, 2026
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