IT-BPM firms may continue work from home till May 3

NEW DELHI: Work from home is expected to continue for employees in the information technology-business process management industry for some more time as many states like Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka have decided to continue with full lockdown without any relaxations.

As it is, governments in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi had already stated that companies will have to keep premises closed during the lockdown that has been extended to May 3. The Telangana government has extended the lockdown in the state till May 7, while the Karnataka Cabinet on Monday decided to continue with the ongoing curbs till May 3 without any relaxation.

IT companies are still awaiting clarity from few other states to determine the future course of action.