Nasscom flags continued hybrid work as IT firms brace for West Asia impact

India’s technology sector will continue to rely on hybrid work models as companies respond to evolving geopolitical and operational challenges, industry body Nasscom said on Monday.

The statement comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia and concerns over their impact on global energy supplies. Tech firms are recalibrating workplace strategies, balancing work-from-home and in-office operations based on business needs, while adopting measures to reduce energy consumption and maintain operational efficiency.

Companies have implemented energy management steps across campuses, including cutting non-essential power use, rationalising facility services, and enabling remote or hybrid work where feasible to lower overall energy demand and commuting.


“India’s technology sector has well-established business continuity frameworks and distributed delivery models, which enable seamless operation with flexibility when required while ensuring uninterrupted service delivery,” it said.

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The industry body added that it is closely monitoring the situation and remains in active coordination with government authorities and other stakeholders to ensure a responsible and unified response as developments unfold.

Nasscom had earlier issued a statement on March 2, advising its member companies to defer travel to conflict-affected areas in West Asia.

The development follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call on Sunday urging citizens to revive work-from-home and avoid non-essential foreign travel for atleast a year, as that would help reduce fuel imports and save foreign exchange amid a surge in energy prices due to the US-Iran war.

India’s top IT firms had already begun taking precautionary measures. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys have issued travel advisories, asking employees to avoid non-essential travel amid airspace disruptions. Wipro has also advised staff in affected regions to follow local guidelines.

Several companies and global capability centres have activated business continuity plans, including remote work arrangements and travel restrictions, ET had reported earlier.

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