Indian IT Firms Suspend Middle East Travel Amid Iran-Israel Conflict, Nasscom Advises Caution

Amid escalating tensions and airspace closures in the Middle East due to the Iran-Israel conflict, major Indian IT firms including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, and HCLTech have issued travel advisories. TCS has suspended all business travel to and from the region and advised employees to stay indoors, while Infosys and HCLTech have discouraged non-essential travel. Industry body Nasscom has recommended member companies defer travel and enable work-from-home arrangements for employees in the area. Companies are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with local authorities and Indian diplomatic missions to ensure employee safety.