Bengaluru, May 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appeal for fuel conservation and economic restraint has triggered mixed reactions in Bengaluru's IT and transport sectors, with several technology companies reportedly considering renewed work-from-home policies while travel operators warn of severe financial consequences.

During a recent event in Hyderabad, the Prime Minister urged citizens and organisations to minimise fuel consumption by encouraging virtual meetings and allowing employees to work from home wherever possible. The suggestion, aimed at reducing fuel usage amid global economic uncertainties, has now sparked discussions among Bengaluru's major IT and BT companies.

According to industry sources, several firms in th...