With the world’s largest overseas population, more Indian professionals are building their careers in India through international projects and remote work, rather than relocation.
CXO Today reported that a study by the leading online job site indeed found that 61% of Indian professionals are now more inclined to seek global remote roles than relocate overseas. However, 44% of those surveyed still value international careers, with a further 51% saying working abroad still offers advantages that are difficult to find in India, particularly at early career stages.
India’s role in global relocation flows remains significant, with approximately 35.4 million non-resident Indians and persons of Indian origin overseas, according to the Indian Foreign Ministry’s May 2025 data. American immigration data shows that over 70% of H‑1B visas are awarded to Indian nationals.
“Global careers haven’t become less attractive; they’ve become less linear,” said Sashi Kumar, Managing Director, Indeed India. “What we’re seeing is a shift from ‘move first, build later’ to ‘prepare first, move later or not at all’. Skills, experience, and global exposure are increasingly being built before geography changes.”