Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu revives debate on 70-hour work week
1 week, 3 days ago

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu revives debate on 70-hour work week

India Today  

Zoho’s CEO, Sridhar Vembu, has reignited the long-standing debate on the 70-hour work week, a notion first proposed by Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. He wrote, "The rationale behind the 70-hour work week is 'it is necessary for economic development' ". Vembu referred to the work culture in East Asian countries like Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China, noting that their rapid economic development was driven by intense labour. Narayana Murthy’s controversial advocacy for a 70-hour work week has sparked debates about the need for productivity boosts to compete globally.

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‘Demographic suicide’: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu on 70-hour workweek suggestion
1 week, 2 days ago

‘Demographic suicide’: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu on 70-hour workweek suggestion

Hindustan Times  

IT giant Zoho Corporation's CEO Sridhar Vembu recently questioned the 70-hour work week suggestion, talking about the dark side of working “ourselves to demographic suicide.” Sridhar Vembu, CEO of Zoho Corporation said he believes the 70-hour workweek has greater pitfalls than benefits "The rationale behind the 70-hour work week is "it is necessary for economic development". If you look at …

‘Working longer is meaningless’: Karti Chidambaram on Narayana Murthy’s 70-hour workweek views
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2 weeks ago

‘Working longer is meaningless’: Karti Chidambaram on Narayana Murthy’s 70-hour workweek views

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Congress MP Karti Chidambaram critiqued billionaire and Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy's values on work-life balance and said, "Working longer is meaningless, focus should be on efficiency." Chidambaram wrote in a post on X, “Daily life is as it is a struggle, battling inefficient & substandard infrastructure & amenities.” The MP from Sivaganga said, "Work life balance" is most important for …

‘Daily life as it is…’: Congress MP's argument against Narayana Murthy's 70-hour work week call
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2 weeks ago

‘Daily life as it is…’: Congress MP's argument against Narayana Murthy's 70-hour work week call

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Karti Chidambaram has sharply criticised Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s call for a 70-hour workweek, dismissing the notion that longer hours are essential for India’s progress. Chidambaram’s comments echo the growing debate around work culture in India, where the traditional long hours advocated by business leaders are often seen as a hindrance to a more sustainable and balanced lifestyle. …

Congress MP counters Narayana Murthy's 70-hour week: Working longer meaningless
2 weeks ago

Congress MP counters Narayana Murthy's 70-hour week: Working longer meaningless

India Today  

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has criticised Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy's proposal to work for 70 hours per week, stressing on the focus of efficiency instead of "meaninglessly" working for long hours. Last month, Murthy stood firm on his stance of working 70 hours a week that had earlier snowballed into a topic of debate. The Infosys co-founder further said …

Narayana Murthy defends 70-hour workweek idea' Indians have a lot to do'
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3 weeks ago

Narayana Murthy defends 70-hour workweek idea' Indians have a lot to do'

Hindustan Times  

Narayana Murthy, the co-founder of Infosys, has justified his statement about a 70-hour workweek. Murthy said young people need to understand that "we have to work hard and work towards making India number one". Narayana Murthy made the remarks while speaking at the centenary celebration of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in West Bengal's Kolkata, a city he called "the …

Narayana Murthy defends 70-hour workweek philosophy again, says ‘800 million Indians get free ration’
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3 weeks ago

Narayana Murthy defends 70-hour workweek philosophy again, says ‘800 million Indians get free ration’

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Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has reiterated his stance on the importance of a 70-hour workweek, urging young people to embrace hard work for the betterment of India. During his visit to Kolkata, which he described as "the most cultured place in the entire country," Murthy emphasised the need for Indians to strive for excellence. We have to set our aspirations …

Why Narayana Murthy believes Indians should work 70 hours a week
3 weeks ago

Why Narayana Murthy believes Indians should work 70 hours a week

India Today  

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy defended his stance on the 70-hour workweek, highlighting that young people must recognise the importance of hard work to help India achieve the top global position. At the Indian Chamber of Commerce's centenary celebration in Kolkata, Narayana Murthy urged the youth to work hard to elevate India's global standing. According to Narayana Murthy, combating poverty requires …

Narayana Murthy explains why he wants 70-hour workweek, again
3 weeks ago

Narayana Murthy explains why he wants 70-hour workweek, again

India TV News  

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has once again backed his call for a 70-hour work week. Comparing the Indian workforce with the global working culture, Murthy said, "we have to work hard and work towards making India number one". He further asked to compare the Indians with the best global companies and said, "We have a lot to do." The 70-hour …

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy on work-life balance and five-day workweek
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy on work-life balance and five-day workweek

The Hindu  

Narayan Murthy triggers yet another controversy while remaining unapologetic about his ‘70-hour workweek’ comment, which received widespread criticism. “I don’t believe in work-life balance,” Mr. Murthy stated during the CNBC Global Leadership Summit. When his Cabinet Ministers are working very hard, when his bureaucrats are all working very hard, the only way we can show our appreciation for all these …

Narayana Murthy defends 6-day workweek, sparks debate; netizens say ‘If paid enough then…’
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Narayana Murthy defends 6-day workweek, sparks debate; netizens say ‘If paid enough then…’

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Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy advocated for a six-day workweek. “When PM Modi is working 100 hours a week, the only way to show our appreciation for the things that are happening around us is by our work,” Murthy said. One user commented on Instagram, “The man doesn’t know work life balance because he himself don’t have to cook, clean …

'I’m Not Taking Back My View': Narayana Murthy Reaffirms Stance Against Work-Life Balance
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'I’m Not Taking Back My View': Narayana Murthy Reaffirms Stance Against Work-Life Balance

ABP News  

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has strongly reaffirmed his support for a six-day workweek on Thursday, emphasising that India’s economic progress depends on a culture of hard work and commitment. While speaking at CNBC Global Leadership Summit, Murthy recalled a remark by KV Kamath, Independent Director and Non-Executive Chairman of Jio Financial Services, who once stated that given India's status as …

Narayana Murthy says he was disappointed when companies moved to 5-day work week
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Narayana Murthy says he was disappointed when companies moved to 5-day work week

Hindustan Times  

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy once again reiterated his statement of not believing in work-life balance, expressing his disappointment on the concept of a five-day work week. Speaking at the CNBC Global Leadership Summit, Narayana Murthy said, “I don't believe in work in work life balance”. While speaking about his own work ethic, Narayana Murthy said that he used to work …

I'll take this with me to grave: Narayana Murthy defends 6-day workweek view
1 month, 3 weeks ago

I'll take this with me to grave: Narayana Murthy defends 6-day workweek view

India Today  

Infosys co-founder N Narayana Murthy said hardwork is more important than work-life balance and stood by his six-day workweek view that had generated social media opprobrium, saying the country’s progress hinged on encouraging a culture of hard work. “When PM Modi is working that hard, the only way to show our appreciation for what’s happening around us is by working …

‘12 hours per day’: Nilesh Shah advocates longer work hours for India’s growth; Sanjeev Sanyal says ‘it is doable’
7 months ago

‘12 hours per day’: Nilesh Shah advocates longer work hours for India’s growth; Sanjeev Sanyal says ‘it is doable’

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Nilesh Shah, CEO of Kotak AMC, has said that for India to accelerate its growth, one generation should adopt the work ethic seen in countries like Korea, Japan, and China, where people consistently work 12-hour days. He was speaking during a podcast, “Invest Aaj For Kal with Anant Ladha.” Ladha posted a clip of the podcast on the social networking …

Sudha Murty says she works for 70 hours+ even now: 'Work is holiday if...'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sudha Murty says she works for 70 hours+ even now: 'Work is holiday if...'

Hindustan Times  

Author and philanthropist Sudha Murty has extended support to husband and Infosys founder Narayana Murthy's 70-hour work week idea and said even she works more than that at this age. Sudha Murty supported Narayana Murthy's 70-hour work-per-week appeal and said even now she works more than that. Therefore, I don't regret saying that 70-hour work culture should be the norm," …

Narayana Murthy reacts to his 70 hour work week remark, says ‘we owe it to…’
1 year ago

Narayana Murthy reacts to his 70 hour work week remark, says ‘we owe it to…’

Hindustan Times  

After Infosys co-founder and former CEO, Narayana Murthy said that youth should work at least 70 hours a week to boost the country’s work productivity, it caused a debate globally. Narayana Murthy explained his 70 hour work week remark. He further emphasised the issue and said, "The issue is that we have to work hard in this country because the …

Harsh Goenka proposes a chat between Narayana Murthy and Orry on 70-hour work week
1 year ago

Harsh Goenka proposes a chat between Narayana Murthy and Orry on 70-hour work week

Hindustan Times  

The 70-hour work week has been a hot topic of discussion for a few weeks now. He suggested a conversation between Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and social media influencer Orry on the topic of a 70-hour work week. Narayana Murthy said that in order to compete with the fastest-growing countries like China and Japan, ‘youngsters need to work for at …

Congress leader endorses Narayana Murthy’s call for 70-hour work week
1 year, 1 month ago

Congress leader endorses Narayana Murthy’s call for 70-hour work week

Live Mint  

Infosys chairperson Narayana Murthy's call for 70-hour work week earned the 77-year old some criticism and some support. Congress MP from Sri Anandpur Sahib in Punjab, Manish Tewari, endorsed Narayana Murthy's 70 hour work week call. Narayana Murthy last month sparked a debate online, pitching for a 70-hour work week. Narayana Murthy said that unless India's youth commit to putting …

Is Narayana Murthy right in asking youngsters to work 70 hours a week? - The Hindu
1 year, 2 months ago

Is Narayana Murthy right in asking youngsters to work 70 hours a week? - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Should youngsters throw themselves at work and notch up 70 or more hours every week? He was referring to the work culture of 12-hour workdays – or 9 am to 9 pm, 6 days a week; which comes to 72 hours per week. A CNN article from the time quotes him as saying: “The real 996 is not simply overtime …

Putting Infosys founder Narayana Murthy’s ‘70-hour work week’ idea into perspective | Data
1 year, 2 months ago

Putting Infosys founder Narayana Murthy’s ‘70-hour work week’ idea into perspective | Data

The Hindu  

Narayana Murthy recently said that young Indians must work for 70 hours a week. A comparison of annual working hours per worker and labour productivity in India, Germany and Japan is presented in Chart 2. The chart shows that the average annual working hours of Germans and the Japanese peaked after the war at about 2,200 hours to 2,400 hours …

'5-day office week is dead': Harsh Goenka's take on 70-hour work week
1 year, 2 months ago

'5-day office week is dead': Harsh Goenka's take on 70-hour work week

Hindustan Times  

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy's take on working 70 hours a week has stirred a debate on social media. Now, Harsh Goenka, RPG Enterprises Chairman has shared his opinion on the working hours of an employee. Harsh Goenka shared about having flexible work life. A third commented, "Productivity has gone another level since remote working started.

‘Work 40 hours for company, 30 hours for yourself’: Tech Mahindra CEO
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Work 40 hours for company, 30 hours for yourself’: Tech Mahindra CEO

Live Mint  

Days after Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy suggested Indian youngsters should work for a minimum of 70 hours per week if the country wanted to compete with emerging economies, Tech Mahindra MD and CEO CP Gurnani has come out in support saying that the Infosys co-founder’s suggestion is not ‘limited to the company.’ Gurnani took to X to share his …

’Prosperity needs hard work,’ Ex-Infosys CFO backs Murthy’s 70-hour work advice
1 year, 2 months ago

’Prosperity needs hard work,’ Ex-Infosys CFO backs Murthy’s 70-hour work advice

Live Mint  

Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy's statement on working hours has stirred a little storm on the X platform. Defending Murthy's statement former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai has shared data on how many hours urban men work in each state. Business tycoons supporting Narayana Murthy Ola Cabs CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and JSW's Sajjan Jindal supported Murthy's statement and said it …

‘70 hour work week for 3.75 LPA in..’: Internet on Narayana Murthy’s advice
1 year, 2 months ago

‘70 hour work week for 3.75 LPA in..’: Internet on Narayana Murthy’s advice

Live Mint  

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy's 70-hours-a-week formula didn't sink well with the netizens and sparked a major debate on social media. Many young entrepreneurs have also reacted to Narayana Murthy's advice for youngsters to work 70 hours a week. “Yeh Murthy aur Jindal sahib employees ko paisa 70 hour/week ka denge ki paisa sirf 48hour/week ka hi milega,” he wrote on …

'Youth Should Work 70 Hours a Week': Narayana Murthy's Statement Gets Slammed on Social Media
1 year, 2 months ago

'Youth Should Work 70 Hours a Week': Narayana Murthy's Statement Gets Slammed on Social Media

News 18  

The debate around hustle culture happens to be never ending. I would like to work 70 hours a week.” The statement is now viral with multiple people criticising it for completely throwing away the idea of work life balance. With a 70 hour work week, women will have no choice but to drop out.” Here are a few responses: Indirectly …

Narayana Murthy's ‘70-hour work week’ advice for youngsters divides internet
1 year, 2 months ago

Narayana Murthy's ‘70-hour work week’ advice for youngsters divides internet

Hindustan Times  

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has said that youngsters in India must work for at least 70 hours a week to compete with countries like China. Founder chairman of Infosys N R Narayana Murthy In a conversation with CFO Mohandas Pai, Murthy said, “If we want to compete with the fastest growing countries like China and Japan, we need to boost …

Narayana Murthy avers India's work culture needs to evolve: 'Youth should work 70 hours a week' | WATCH
1 year, 2 months ago

Narayana Murthy avers India's work culture needs to evolve: 'Youth should work 70 hours a week' | WATCH

India TV News  

Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy said that India's work culture needs to evolve and young people should be prepared to put in 70 hours a week if the country has to compete efficiently in the international arena. Speaking on the first edition of 3one4 Capital's podcast 'The Record', Murthy emphasized how urgent it is to improve India's work productivity. WATCH …

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