New Delhi, May 9 -- Mounting tensions with Pakistan have prompted Indian companies to prioritize employee safety, recommending work-from-home for those near affected areas and suspending all travel to offices near the border.

With the northern region emerging as the primary site of conflict, some firms have established task forces to track employee locations and monitor the status of their operations there.

"All our staff in Gurgaon, Delhi, Noida and Jaipur have been advised to exercise caution and they may choose to work from the office, home, or client location today, in consultation with their respective business managers. Our offices will, however, remain open to support critical business needs," said KPMG in response to an emailed ...