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

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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 in a detailed post on X, elaborating on the L&T Chairman’s personality and approach. I even shared the kind of returns Info Edge has earned on Zomato and Policybazaar.” Their conversation concluded on a positive note, with Bikhchandani impressed by Subrahmanyan’s demeanour. pic.twitter.com/60jNnnjZhU — Sanjeev Bikhchandani January 12, 2025 SN Subrahmanyan’s remarks were made during a recent interaction with employees, where he defended L&T’s six-day work week policy.

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After 90 hour workweek lashings for L&T Chairman, InfoEdge founder comes to his defense, ‘humble, amiable, affable…’
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After 90 hour workweek lashings for L&T Chairman, InfoEdge founder comes to his defense, ‘humble, amiable, affable…’

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After widespread back lash against Larsen and Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan for his comments on 90 hour workweeks for employees, InfoEdge Founder and Executive Vice Chairman Sanjeev Bikhchandani has come forward to make a defense for the beleaguered executive. In an extensive post detailing a meeting with Subrahmanyan in November 2024, Bikhchandani was all praise for the L&T leader, noting …

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90-hour workweek row: Ex-HCL CEO Vineet Nayar says ‘The real question isn’t how much you work, it’s...’

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Amid the ongoing debate about a 90-hour workweek following controversial comments by Larsen and Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan, former HCL CEO Vineet Nayar stated on Saturday that real question is not how much you work but how much you fully live. The number doesn’t matter.” His post started with Nayar sharing his personal experience on his way to work. What …

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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 …

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

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

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

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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 …

90-hour work week debate: For or against? From Samir Arora, Harsh Goenka to Rajiv Bajaj, India Inc experts pick sides
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90-hour work week debate: After Larsen & Toubro Chairman S N Subrahmanyan sparked an online debate by advocating a 90-hour work week and suggesting employees should even give up Sundays, D-Street analysts and industry experts have picked sides for or against the notion. Here's what industry experts feel about the current 90-hour work week debate: India Inc stalwarts on the …

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Rajiv Bajaj counters L&T Chairman’s controversial ‘90-hour work week’ remark, says ‘let it start from the top’

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Amid ongoing controversy over L&T chairman S N Subrahmanyan's 90-hour work week remark, Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj Auto said that what matters is quality of work, not hours. 'Let 90 hours start from the top," said Rajiv Bajaj in an interview with CNBC-TV18. Speaking on the issue, Rajiv Bajaj said,"Number of hours of work doesn’t matter, quality of …

L&T report hailing ‘mandatory annual leave, stress management’ in focus amid fury over ‘90-hour work week’
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L&T report hailing ‘mandatory annual leave, stress management’ in focus amid fury over ‘90-hour work week’

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Larsen and Toubro went viral on Friday as chairman S N Subrahmanyan called for 90 hour work weeks. Annual reports from the company have now come into focus for their emphasis on ‘prioritising stress management’ and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The remarks have since brought the company's annual reports — which touch upon the need to "prioritise stress management" …

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

Milind Deora on L&T chief's '90-hour work week' remark: Individual's choice
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Milind Deora on L&T chief's '90-hour work week' remark: Individual's choice

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Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Friday weighed in on the row over L&T chief SN Subrahmanyan's 90-hour work week proposal, stressing that the 64-year-old represents a generation of business leaders who prioritised relentless hard work over health. In a tweet, Deora said that while entrepreneurs often work longer hours than employees, both of them should deserve respect and be …

Why take off on Sundays? Bosses want overworked Indians to slog more
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Work 70 hours, even 90, don't take an off on Sundays and definitely don't work from home. According to the International Labour Organization, India ranks as the second most overworked country globally, with 51% of employees working 49 hours or more per week. A 2023 survey by the McKinsey Health Institute revealed that 59% of Indian respondents reported burnout symptoms—the …

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

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

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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. …

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

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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 …

Deepika Padukone SHOCKED at L&T Chairman’s ‘not being able to make employees work on Sunday’ remark
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Deepika Padukone SHOCKED at L&T Chairman’s ‘not being able to make employees work on Sunday’ remark

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Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's would be "happier" if employees worked on weekends remark has triggered significant backlash, this time from Bollywood actor and entrepreneur Deepika Padukone. Deepika Padukone's calls out L&T Chairman Deepika Padukone reposted journalist Faye D'Souza's post on L&T Chairman's recommendation Deepika Padukone reposted journalist Faye D'Souza's post on L&T Chairman's recommendation. Hours later, mother of …

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

‘How long can you stare at your wife?’: L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s 90-hour workweek call has everyone talking
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‘How long can you stare at your wife?’: L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s 90-hour workweek call has everyone talking

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Larsen & Toubro Chairman S.N. In a post shared on Reddit, the Chairman is heard saying, “I regret I am not able to make you work on Sundays. One user asked, “How long can the employees stare at the screens” Another criticised, “Obviously, you have no other work than to slave for the peanuts that I throw your way." Ye …

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

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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
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'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 …

L&T chief not alone, these Indian CEOs have also batted for longer work hours
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L&T chief not alone, these Indian CEOs have also batted for longer work hours

India Today  

In September last year, the death of a young Ernst and Young employee allegedly due to excessive workload sparked widespread outrage on social media. SN Subrahmanyan's remarks have only added fuel to the fire over the ongoing debate on work-life balance, first triggered by Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy in 2023 when he suggested a 70-hour work week. NARAYANA MURTHY'S 70-HOUR …

Deepika Padukone criticises L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan's 90-hour workweek statement
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Deepika Padukone criticises L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan's 90-hour workweek statement

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Global star Deepika Padukone has voiced her opinion against SN Subrahmanyan, Chairman of Larsen & Toubro's latest statement. Quoting "mental health matters," Deepika has called out Subrahmanyan for making such shocking statements. SN Subrahmanyan has come under fire for urging that staff work 90 hours per week, including Sundays, to remain competitive. Get to the office and start working.” Deepika …

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