Shaadi.com and RPG Group expand work from home and cut travel to save fuel, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi call as global oil market tensions drive energy concerns.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce fuel consumption and avoid unnecessary expenditure is now beginning to influence both government and corporate India, with multiple organisations announcing work-from-home and travel reduction measures.
Shaadi.com Announces Weekly WFH
Anupam Mittal announced that employees of Shaadi.com will now work remotely one day every week.
Sharing the decision on X, Mittal said the move could help save nearly 30,000 litres of petrol annually.
“Kabhi socha nahin, but 1 day remote for 500 employees means 30k litres of petrol saved a year. Wed r now WFH,” he wrote.
Kabhi socha nahin, but 1 day remote for 500 employees means 30 k liters of petrol saved a year. Wed r now WFH 🇮🇳— Anupam Mittal (@AnupamMittal) May 13, 2026
Mittal said the initiative could eliminate nearly six lakh kilometres of employee commuting every year and described it as a “small move” with “real intent.”
RPG Group Also Cuts Travel, Expands Remote Work
RPG Group has also reportedly instructed employees to reduce travel and increase work-from-home practices as part of broader austerity and fuel-saving measures.
According to reports, the group has advised teams to avoid non-essential movement and use virtual meetings wherever possible.
The move aligns with the Centre’s push to reduce fuel consumption amid global energy uncertainty and rising import costs.
Govt Push Triggering Wider Response
The developments suggest PM Modi’s recent call for reviving select Covid-era work habits is beginning to influence both public administration and corporate operations.
In addition to promoting remote work, governments and companies are also exploring ways to:
Reduce official travelCut event-related spendingLower fuel consumptionEncourage digital meetings and hybrid work models
The renewed push comes at a time when concerns over global oil markets and disruptions linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to affect energy prices worldwide.
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