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Different Centre-state rules slow India Inc's bid to restart business

The Delhi government, in a major relaxation. has permitted everyone to go to office. But the Maharashtra government has gone to the other extreme by keeping offices closed till the end of May.

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Indian Inc, across various sectors, is taking cautious steps to open or ramp up their workplace, even though the Central government, under Covid-19 Lockdown 4 guidelines, has now given the state government the free hand in formulating rules.

Surajeet Das GuptaViveat Susan PintoArnab DuttaDebasis Mohapatra New Delhi | Mumbai | Bengaluru
The top management of Bharti Airtel, in a town hall meeting with employees a few days ago, told them that the decision to come to office, once it reopened, was voluntary and they could continue to work from home.
 
A senior company executive said: “We have initiated a staggered opening in green zones. Subject to further guidance from governments, we plan to open the remaining offices in a staggered way from next month. Coming to office will be voluntary and all Airtel employees can continue to work from home.”
 
Indian Inc, across various sectors, is taking cautious steps to open

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