PwC India has asked its employees to review all domestic and international travel and undertake trips only where there is a “clear business need,” days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for restraint in fuel consumption and foreign travel.
In an official statement issued on Tuesday, the consulting firm said it was closely monitoring the evolving macro-economic situation and would continue to focus on “prudence, flexibility and the well-being of its people.” The company added that it had taken note of the Prime Minister’s appeal for “restraint and responsible consumption” as part of a broader push for fiscal prudence and austerity.
“We remain aligned with the spirit of this appeal, while continuing to support clients, businesses and the wider economy with discipline and responsibility,” said Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC in India. He added that India’s medium-to-long-term growth outlook remained resilient due to fiscal consolidation and structural reforms strengthening macroeconomic fundamentals, despite external uncertainties.
The firm clarified that its “flexible working framework remains in place” and that employees could continue to leverage hybrid arrangements where operationally feasible. The travel directive applies to both domestic and international trips and will be reviewed as conditions evolve.
