Local Travel and Food Reimbursement in Mumbai: What Expense Limits Do You Suggest?

Dear All,

I am working on the local travel and food reimbursement policy. So please help me with your inputs. My company is based in Mumbai. What would be the limit of expenses up to which reimbursements can be made?

Regards,

Neha R. Madan

Kindly do not look for ready-made answers from others. One size does not fit all. Devise your policy after consultations with seniors and looking into the organizational realities. This is because policies differ from company to company and depend on factors such as size, reputation, history, and nature of ownership (e.g., MNC, PSU, Indian company, or Tootpunjiya/Baniya outfit, etc.).

In some companies, even the peons can travel by air (Yes, sir, you read it right); whereas in others, even Vice Presidents need prior permission/approval to fly. In some companies, even the chauffeurs can stay in five-star hotels (Yes, sir, you read it right); whereas in others, even Vice Presidents are forbidden to stay in five-star hotels.

A good MBA should have equipped you to deal with these things; unfortunately, MBAs "purchased" from some dubious degree-peddling outfits do not.