India’s solar makers lose access to the U.S. market | Indian IT feels the visa squeeze | Airtel’s new 5G plans bring net neutrality back into focus

India’s solar makers lose access to the U.S. market | Indian IT feels the visa squeeze | Airtel’s new 5G plans bring net neutrality back into focus

May 25, 2026 · 13 min

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The episode discusses the challenges faced by India's solar makers and IT firms, along with Airtel's new 5G plans and their implications for net neutrality.

Good Morning, I'm Nelson John. On today's Top of the Morning: India's six biggest IT firms saw H-1B approvals fall nearly 40%, and they're moving more work home. India climbed to No. 2 among emerging markets in April, but the oil behind it is straining the rupee. US tariffs above 230% have wiped out India's solar exports, so makers are sourcing cells from Ethiopia. Airtel's new 5G priority plans have reopened the net neutrality fight. And a home services startup is recording inside customers' homes to train physical AI. Five stories worth your morning. Listen now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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