Reacting to the newly signed India-UK trade agreement, Mittal shared a strongly worded post on LinkedIn, hailing India’s rise in global negotiations and taking aim at the US for its policies towards Indian professionals.
Shaadi.com founder and Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal has criticised the United States over its “messy” visa system and stalled trade talks while praising the United Kingdom for embracing India with a “red carpet” approach.
Reacting to the newly signed India-UK trade agreement, Mittal shared a strongly worded post on LinkedIn, hailing India’s rise in global negotiations and taking aim at the US for its policies towards Indian professionals.
“The India-UK trade deal is done. After years of colonial hangover, it’s finally India calling the shots, this time, with spreadsheets not swords. But while the UK’s rolling out the red carpet… 🇺🇸 The US seems to be playing hardball,” Mittal wrote.
“Here’s the irony > We’re not just exporting goods & services anymore.
Indians are shining brighter than diamonds & building the US economy.
-Tech? Mostly run by Indians.
-Wall Street? Flooded with Indian-origin fund managers.
-P&G’s latest CEO? Indian again.
-And VC-backed startups? At least one Indian founder on the cap table.
There was a time when being Indian was a ceiling in corporate America. Now it’s almost a prerequisite. And yet, visas remain a mess, trade negotiations are dragging, and posture > partnership.
So dear America, Doesn’t look like bullying will work. But India should issue a counter ultimatum – play ball or we bring back our Kohinoors,” he added.
Mittal’s comments come at a time when US-India relations face new strains. US President Donald Trump this week announced the imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming from India. Recently, the US Embassy in India warned visa holders to strictly follow stay limits or face revocation and deportation.