Indian firms promote WFH for those near border areas

Some companies have set up task forces to track employee locations, monitor operations

- Devina Sengupta & Jatin Grover

Mounting tensions with Pakistan have prompted Indian companies to prioritize employee safety, recommending work-from-home (WFH) for those near affected areas and suspending all travel to offices near the border.

With the northern region of the country emerging as the primary site of conflict, some firms have established task forces to track employee locations and monitor the status of their operations there.

"All our staff in Gurgaon, Delhi, Noida and Jaipur have been advised to exercise caution and they may choose to work from the office, home, or client location today, in consultation with their respective business managers. Our offices will, however, remain open to support critical business needs," said KPMG in response to an emailed query from Mint.

"...in the light of the current situation resulting in disruption of flight schedules and closure of airports, especially in the northern and western part of the country, the firm is requesting its people to reschedule any travel plans till 16th May 2025, unless it is necessary," the consulting and audit firm added.

Mint has learnt that EY has declared work from home for employees working in Delhi, NCR, Chandigarh, Jaipur and Ahmedabad offices for Friday.

EY had not responded to Mint's queries till press time.