Anupam Mittal, the founder and CEO of People Group and Shaadi.com, announced a mandatory one-day-a-week work-from-home policy for his employees [1].
The move signals a shift in corporate culture within India's tech sector, balancing traditional office presence with the flexibility of remote work. It also demonstrates the influence of government appeals on private sector operational decisions.
Mittal said that work-from-home is the future of work [1]. Under the new directive, Wednesdays will serve as the designated remote day for the company's workforce [2]. This policy change affects roughly 500 employees [2].
The decision comes in response to an appeal from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who urged companies to allow work-from-home arrangements [1]. The Prime Minister's call for flexibility has prompted various business leaders to reconsider their staffing models, particularly in high-density urban hubs where commuting is a significant burden.
By formalizing a specific day for remote work, the People Group aims to integrate the benefits of flexibility without completely abandoning the collaborative environment of a physical office. The mandate ensures that all eligible staff participate in the remote arrangement simultaneously on Wednesdays [2].
Mittal's announcement aligns with a broader global trend of hybrid work models, though the direct link to a government appeal is a distinct characteristic of the current Indian business climate. The company maintains its headquarters in India, where the policy will be implemented [1].
“WFH is the future of work”
This shift indicates that high-profile Indian entrepreneurs are increasingly viewing remote work not as a temporary pandemic-era necessity, but as a permanent strategic advantage. The fact that the policy was triggered by a request from the Prime Minister suggests that the Indian government is actively encouraging a reduction in urban congestion and an improvement in employee well-being through decentralized work.
