RPG Group Adopts Remote Work and Reduced Travel Amid Government Austerity Measures

RPG Group Adopts Austerity Measures Amid National Call for Responsible Spending

In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity and responsible spending, RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka has issued a note to group companies, outlining measures to reduce discretionary spending, promote work-from-home, and accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.

The communication, addressed to senior leaders, highlights the importance of embracing austerity measures to demonstrate leadership and set a positive example for teams. As a result, the group has asked all employees who can work from home to be actively encouraged to do so, in an effort to reduce travel and promote sustainable commuting.

The note outlines specific travel restrictions, including foreign travel, which should be curtailed to the absolute minimum, and domestic air travel, which should be significantly reduced. Additionally, teams are directed to avoid or minimize any meetings that require intercity travel.

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Furthermore, the group has asked businesses to speed up the adoption of cleaner mobility, with all future company-owned or site-leased cars encouraged to be electric or hybrid vehicles. The note also emphasizes the importance of virtual meetings and sustainable commuting, suggesting that employees use carpooling or public transport wherever possible.

By adopting these austerity measures, the group aims to support the national agenda while strengthening its internal culture of responsibility, agility, and cost-consciousness.