IT body Nasscom advises against travel to the Middle East

Software industry body Nasscom has advised its member companies to defer travel to conflict-affected areas in the Middle East, it said in a press statement on Monday.

“Nasscom is closely monitoring the evolving situation in parts of the Middle East. Operations across the industry are continuing as usual at this stage, while member companies remain vigilant and prepared to take additional measures as required,” said Nasscom.

India's IT services sector is facing a disruption as the Middle East conflict threatens to slow tech spending and freeze expansion plans in the region, aggravating the stress on the sector which is already reeling under the impact of artificial intelligence.


“Member companies have also been advised to enable work-from-home arrangements for employees currently in the region,” Nasscom added.

India’s top IT services exporters Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys have aso issued travel advisories to employees amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and asked staff to avoid non-essential travel as disruptions to regional airspace intensify. Wipro has advised its on-region employees to follow local guidelines and is closely watching the situation.

The industry body is in touch with the Nasscom Middle East Council and has advised employees in the region to remain in regular contact with their respective embassies and take any necessary action as and when required, the statement added.