’Get a life’: TMC MP Mahua Moitra slams L&T chairman as ’90-hour work week’ debate unites politicians across party lines
4 days, 16 hours ago

’Get a life’: TMC MP Mahua Moitra slams L&T chairman as ’90-hour work week’ debate unites politicians across party lines

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TMC MP Mahua Moitra urged SN Subrahmanyan to ‘get a life’ on Friday evening amid continued outrage over his call for 90 hour weeks and working Sundays. Political leaders across party lines have criticised the Larsen and Toubro chairman this week after his comments went viral on social media. The remarks have also re-ignited the work-life balance debate that began in 2024 after Narayan Murthy endorsed a 70 hour work week. Meanwhile BJP MP and trade leader Praveen Khandelwal criticised Subrahmanyan for his “highly impractical” stance and “blatant disregard” for human dignity and work-life balance.

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Info Edge founder's post on L&T chairman amid 90-hour work week debate goes viral
2 days, 9 hours ago

Info Edge founder's post on L&T chairman amid 90-hour work week debate goes viral

India Today  

A post shared by Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani about his unexpected meeting with SN Subrahmanyan has gone viral in the wake of the L&T Chairman’s controversial comments advocating extended work hours, including the possibility of working on Sundays. As SN Subrahmanyan’s remarks advocating a 90-hour work week triggered a debate last week, Bikhchandani shared his personal experience with him …

L&T chief’s 90-hour workweek call: Anand Mahindra, Deepika Padukone, and many others react. Check who said what
3 days, 6 hours ago

L&T chief’s 90-hour workweek call: Anand Mahindra, Deepika Padukone, and many others react. Check who said what

Live Mint  

Following an online outrage over L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s comments suggesting employees should work for 90 hours a week and suggesting employees should even give up Sundays, almost everyone from industrialists, Bollywood stars, and politicians chimed in to share a piece of their minds. Check who said what on this 90-hour workweek debate: Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund …

Anand Mahindra shares views on 90-hour workweek row: ‘This debate is in wrong direction, focus on quality, not…’
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3 days, 19 hours ago

Anand Mahindra shares views on 90-hour workweek row: ‘This debate is in wrong direction, focus on quality, not…’

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Amid an ongoing row over a 90-hour workweek after Larsen and Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's controversial remark, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has stressed the need to focus on quality over quantity. The industrialist joined several others who commented on work-life balance, including politicians and celebrities, after the L&T chairman ignited a fresh debate advocating a 90-hour workweek while suggesting …

RSS affiliate condemns 90-hour work week remark
3 days, 23 hours ago

RSS affiliate condemns 90-hour work week remark

The Hindu  

Dattopant Thengadi foundation, an affiliate for the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh, which works in the field of social, economic, and labour policy in India, has condemned Larsen & Toubro chairperson S Subrahmanyan’s advocacy of a 90-hour week day. In a communique, the DTF says that the idea of extending working hours to 90 hours per week raises serious concerns about workers’ …

Ex-KKR team director Joy Bhattacharjya slams SN Subrahmanyan over 90-hr workweek debate, ‘boy’s club in office was…’
4 days, 8 hours ago

Ex-KKR team director Joy Bhattacharjya slams SN Subrahmanyan over 90-hr workweek debate, ‘boy’s club in office was…’

Live Mint  

Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan sparked a debate on work-life balance after advocating a 90-hour workweek. Cricket analyst and former Kolkata Knight Riders team director Joy Bhattacharjya joined the conversation and stated that top leaders often ignored other factors besides hard work that contributed to a company's success in the 1980s and 90s. "Those of us who started working …

Love staring at my wife: Anand Mahindra's cheeky reply to 90-hour work week debate
4 days, 9 hours ago

Love staring at my wife: Anand Mahindra's cheeky reply to 90-hour work week debate

India Today  

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra had a cheeky response to L&T chief SN Subrahmanyan who made headlines after he advocated for a 90-hour work week. Speaking at the at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue event, Mahindra spoke about his strong presence on social media and said, saying, "My wife is wonderful and I love staring at her." WHAT IS …

90-hour workweek: What India Inc thinks of L&T chief's suggestion
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4 days, 9 hours ago

90-hour workweek: What India Inc thinks of L&T chief's suggestion

India Today  

The debate over work-life balance has been reignited after Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan sparked outrage with his comments advocating for a 90-hour workweek. Why not rename Sunday to ‘Sun-duty’ and make ‘day off’ a mythical concept!” He also stressed the fact that success stems from working smart, not excessive hours, adding, “Work-life balance isn’t optional, it’s essential. “The …

Indian entrepreneur hails 5-day work week as L&T Chairman proposed ‘90-hr work week’ debate intensifies
4 days, 17 hours ago

Indian entrepreneur hails 5-day work week as L&T Chairman proposed ‘90-hr work week’ debate intensifies

Live Mint  

With the debate revolving around work-life balance amid L&T Chairman S N Subrahmanyan's controversial 90-hour work week remark, a founder of a Bengaluru-based firm on Friday said that they have been really successful with a five-workday week. After Narayana Murthy's 70-hour per week remark, SN Subrahmanyan ignited a fresh debate advocating a 90-hour work week, while suggesting that employees should …

Milind Deora joins 90-hour workweek debate amid L&T chairman’s remark: ‘Today’s generation values work-life balance’
4 days, 18 hours ago

Milind Deora joins 90-hour workweek debate amid L&T chairman’s remark: ‘Today’s generation values work-life balance’

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Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Friday joined the 90-hour workweek debate after L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan sparked a row with his controversial remark on work-life balance. Meanwhile, defending the L&T chairman, the Shiv Sena MP in a post on X, said that SN Subrahmanyan represented a generation of business leaders who prioritised relentless hard work, often at the expense …

Online memes rip L&T chief’s 90-hour shift prompt, invoke ‘work-wife balance’: ‘Narayana Murthy on steroids’
5 days, 1 hour ago

Online memes rip L&T chief’s 90-hour shift prompt, invoke ‘work-wife balance’: ‘Narayana Murthy on steroids’

Live Mint  

The corporate world, which once adjusted to the pandemic by completely shifting to a remote setup, has always been keen on ‘work-life balance’, and globally, it is even considering reducing the number of days its employees work. To top the already exorbitant request, Larsen & Toubro chairman SN Subrahmanyan called for a 90-hour work week and suggested that employees even …

Indian actor responds to CEO’s ‘90-hour work week’ comment: ‘Mental health matters’
5 days, 1 hour ago

Indian actor responds to CEO’s ‘90-hour work week’ comment: ‘Mental health matters’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone advocated …

After L&T defends chairman’s 90-hour workweek statement, Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone says, ‘And they just…’
5 days, 3 hours ago

After L&T defends chairman’s 90-hour workweek statement, Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone says, ‘And they just…’

Live Mint  

A day after the Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's 90-hour workweek “shocked” the Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone, the company's attempt at justification has elicited another response from her. After a nationwide backlash, L&T made an official statement saying “nation-building is at the core" of its mandate and that “the chairman’s remarks reflect this larger ambition.” Sharing a screenshot of …

L&T’s SN Subrahmanyan calls for 90-hour work week, after Narayana Murthy's 70 hours. But why?
5 days, 3 hours ago

L&T’s SN Subrahmanyan calls for 90-hour work week, after Narayana Murthy's 70 hours. But why?

Firstpost  

After Infosys Co-founder Narayana Murthy, Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan has reignited the debate around work-life balance in India’s private sector. A simmering debate that began with Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s suggestion of a 70-hour work week has now been reignited, this time by Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan. Critics took aim at L&T’s corporate culture, with one …

Deepika Padukone says L&T 'made it worse' with their defence of 90-hour workweek
5 days, 9 hours ago

Deepika Padukone says L&T 'made it worse' with their defence of 90-hour workweek

India Today  

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has reacted to Larsen & Toubro's statement defending its chairman, SN Subrahmanyan, for advocating a 90-hour work week and working on Sundays for employees. The chairman’s remarks reflect this larger ambition.” Responding to this statement, Deepika shared a screenshot on social media, writing, "And they just made it worse." Come on, get to the office and …

L&T defends chairman SN Subrahmanyan's call for 90-hour work weeks amid backlash
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5 days, 9 hours ago

L&T defends chairman SN Subrahmanyan's call for 90-hour work weeks amid backlash

India Today  

Larsen & Toubro has stepped forward to defend its chairman, SN Subrahmanyan, following widespread criticism of his comments advocating for employees to work on Sundays and 90 hours a week. We believe this is India’s decade, a time demanding collective dedication and effort to drive progress and realise our shared vision of becoming a developed nation,” said an L&T spokesperson. …

Sarcasm to criticism: Social media reacts to L&T Chairman's 90-hour work week comment
5 days, 9 hours ago

Sarcasm to criticism: Social media reacts to L&T Chairman's 90-hour work week comment

New Indian Express  

In recent months, there has been a lot of talk about work culture and work-life balance. The tragic death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil in 2024 led to a wider discussion in India about harmful work environments and the struggle to balance work and personal life. “How long can you stare at your wife?” Recently, SN Subrahmanyan, Chairman of Larsen …

‘How long can you stare at wife?’: L&T chairman Subrahmanyan suggests 90-hour work week
5 days, 17 hours ago

‘How long can you stare at wife?’: L&T chairman Subrahmanyan suggests 90-hour work week

The Hindu  

Larsen & Toubro chairman S.N. His remarks reignited the work-life balance debate, first triggered by Infosys Co-Founder Narayana Murthy's suggestion of a 70-hour work week. His comments drew criticism on social media with some asking how long could “employees stare at screens and fat*** managers?” Soon after, L&T issued a clarification saying the chairman’s remarks were in the context of …

Watch | 'If I can make you work on Sundays, I will be happier': L&T chief calls for 90-hr work week
5 days, 18 hours ago

Watch | 'If I can make you work on Sundays, I will be happier': L&T chief calls for 90-hr work week

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When asked why L&T is still making people work on Saturdays, Subrahmanyan said “I regret I’m not able to make you work on Sundays, to be honest. Image courtesy: LTTS Infosys co-founder Narayan Murthy’s statement on the need for 80-hour work week is still fresh in many people’s minds. If I can make you work on Sundays, I will be …

Harsh Goenka on L&T’s chairman 90-hour work week row: ’Why not rename Sunday to ‘Sun-duty’
5 days, 20 hours ago

Harsh Goenka on L&T’s chairman 90-hour work week row: ’Why not rename Sunday to ‘Sun-duty’

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RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka expressed his concerns regarding the idea of a 90-hour work week, following L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's support for longer working hours, with a suggestion to have employees work on Sundays if feasible. #WorkSmartNotSlave,” Goenka said in a post on social media platform X. Subrahmanyan made these comments during a recent meeting with employees, where he …

Recipe for burnout: Harsh Goenka after L&T chief advocates 90-hour work week
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6 days, 9 hours ago

Recipe for burnout: Harsh Goenka after L&T chief advocates 90-hour work week

India Today  

RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka voiced his concerns about the concept of a 90-hour work week after L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan advocated for extended working hours, suggesting he would make employees work even on Sundays if possible. Why not rename Sunday to ‘Sun-duty’ and make ‘day off’ a mythical concept,” Goenka said in a post on X. Emphasising the importance …

'How long can you stare at wife?' L&T chief wants employees to work on Sundays
6 days, 9 hours ago

'How long can you stare at wife?' L&T chief wants employees to work on Sundays

India Today  

L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan, in a recent interaction with employees, said that he would make them work even on Sundays if he could, advocating for a 90-hour work week. His remarks will likely fuel the ongoing debate on work-life balance, first triggered by Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s suggestion of a 70-hour work week. If I can make you work on …

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

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

Live Mint  

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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3 weeks, 2 days 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. …

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy on work-life balance and five-day workweek
1 month, 4 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 call: 'Will take this with me to my grave'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Narayana Murthy defends 6-day workweek call: 'Will take this with me to my grave'

Firstpost  

At CNBC-TV18’s Global Leadership Summit, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy said that he does not believe in work-life balance and was disappointed when companies moved to five-day workweek from six-day workweek Infosys founder Narayana Murthy has yet again stoked frustrations among the working class with his views on India’s work culture. After triggering outrage over his views that young workers must …

‘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 …

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