Narayana Murthy, Infosys co-founder, stirred controversy by suggesting a 70-hour workweek for Indians, arguing it’s essential for national progress. He criticized India’s shift to a five-day workweek and cited post-war Germany and Japan as examples of hard work-driven success. While industrialists like Sajjan Jindal supported his views, critics highlighted the health risks, mental stress, and overburdened work culture already prevalent in India. This article examines the implications of Murthy’s remarks and the need to balance productivity with well-being for sustainable economic growth.
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Toxic Work Culture at Infosys: A Fallout of Narayana Murthy’s 70-Hour Week Suggestion
The suggestion recently floated by Infosys founder Narayana Murthy for the young Indians to work 70 hours a week to boost productivity and thereby take […]