Archive · 2 Jun 2025
India-Pakistan Tensions Prompt IT Firms to Shift to Remote Work
Some big tech companies in India are letting their workers stay home because things are tense between India and Pakistan.
The companies are worried about the safety of their employees due to increased security alerts near the border.
They're asking employees in certain areas to work from home or avoid traveling for now.
Some companies are also setting up special teams to help their workers.
One company is even turning off office lights early to be extra safe.
This means that instead of going to the office, people will be working from their houses to stay safe during this time.
IT and consulting firms are implementing work-from-home arrangements due to rising India-Pakistan tensions.
Companies are suspending non-essential travel for employees in high-alert areas.
Infosys is allowing flexible work arrangements, with employees able to work from home.
HCLTech declared a work-from-home day for multiple office locations.
Deloitte, KPMG, and EY have also issued instructions for remote work and travel restrictions.
- Who
- IT and consulting firms including Infosys, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra, Deloitte, KPMG, and EY, as well as their employees.
- What
- IT firms implementing remote work and suspending non-essential travel.
- When
- May 7-9, 2024, and ongoing.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and border states.
- Why
- Due to escalating India-Pakistan border tensions and increased security alerts.
- Affected Firms
- Infosys, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra, Deloitte, KPMG, EY
- Affected Regions
- Delhi-NCR, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, border states
- Infosys Policy
- Work from home up to 10 days per month or 3 days per week
- HCLTech Action
- Work-from-home day declared May 9, 2024
- Tech Mahindra Advice
- Defer non-essential travel for two weeks