Amid a commercial LPG shortage linked to the West Asia crisis, IT firms including Infosys, HCLTech, Cognizant and Zoho have altered operations. Cafeterias are scaling down menus or shutting counters, while some companies introduced BYOF policies or work-from-home options to reduce disruption for employees across major tech campuses.

The commercial LPG shortage triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict has rippled far beyond Indian households and restaurants, hitting the campuses and cafeterias of the country's largest technology companies. From Bengaluru to Chennai to Pune, IT giants are scrambling to keep their workforce fed, mobile, and productive - with each company responding in its own way.

The crisis at a glance

Companies such as Infosys, HCLTech, Wells Fargo, and Cognizant have begun taking precautionary steps ranging from changes in cafeteria operations to work-from-home options and alternative food arrangements to ensure that employees face minimal disruption during the ongoing LPG crunch.

1. Infosys: Cafeteria Services Scaled Down