Anupam Mittal, founder & CEO, Shaadi.com, has announced a new work-from-home policy, linking the decision directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call to reduce fuel consumption and dependence on imports. Under the new arrangement, employees at Shaadi.com will work remotely one day every week.
Mittal described the move as a small but meaningful contribution towards reducing commuting-related fuel use at a time when rising geopolitical tensions and global oil price concerns are putting pressure on energy imports.
Sharing the announcement i on LinkedIn, Mittal said the initiative could reduce office commute fuel consumption by nearly 20 per cent for participating employees. Internal company estimates suggest the policy could help save around 30,000 litres of petrol annually.
According to figures shared by the company, nearly 500 employees are expected to participate in the programme. Collectively, employees could avoid travelling almost six lakh kilometres every year through approximately 50 remote working days annually.
Mittal positioned the move not as an employee perk, but as a practical step towards broader economic responsibility. He suggested that nation-building does not always require large sacrifices and can sometimes begin with smaller behavioural shifts, such as reducing the number of vehicles on roads during weekdays.
The announcement comes after Modi encouraged businesses and citizens to revive some pandemic-era practices to help reducce fuel consumption. These included work-from-home arrangements, virtual meetings, online conferences, carpooling, and greater use of public transport.
The LinkedIn post triggered widespread online discussion, drawing strong reactions from professionals across industries. While many praised the initiative as realistic and timely, others questioned why the company stopped at one remote working day instead of offering broader flexibility.
The development also reflects a changing conversation around remote work in corporate India. After years of companies pushing employees back to offices, work-from-home is once again entering boardroom discussions — this time not only as a productivity or flexibility issue, but also as a possible economic and sustainability measure.
