The Times of India

89% of students studying abroad are knocking on the doors of Indian employers: Is the work-abroad dream losing its shine?

Indian students pursuing overseas education are increasingly reassessing where their futures lie. Data from Student Circus shows an 89% rise in engagement with India-based job opportunities between 2023 and 2024, a trend that has remained strong since. As immigration pathways tighten abroad and India's corporate ecosystem expands, globally educated students are viewing the country not as a fallback option, but as a destination offering growth, stability, and long-term career potential.