New Delhi: Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy has sparked conversations as soon as once more together with his agency stance on the 70-hour workweek. Murthy, unapologetically defending his views, emphasised his perception that tough work is essential to progress and dismissed the concept of work-life stability. He additionally voiced his disappointment over India lowering the workweek from six days to 5 in 1986.
At the CNBC-TV18 Global Leadership Summit, NR Narayana Murthy acknowledged, “I don’t believe in work-life balance.” He argued that national progress requires dedication and hard work, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reputed 100-hour workweek as an example. “When PM Modi is working that hard, we should match that commitment,” he mentioned, emphasising that India’s path to progress calls for sacrifice, not leisure.
At the CNBC-TV18 Global Leadership Summit, NR Narayana Murthy bolstered his perception within the worth of onerous work, stating, “In India, there is no alternative to hard work. You have to work very hard even if you are smart. I am proud of having worked hard all my life. So I’m sorry I have not changed my view, I will take this opinion to the grave.”
Reflecting on his profession, Murthy shared how he devoted 14-hour days, six and a half days per week, typically beginning at 6:30 am and leaving the workplace round 8:40 pm. He expressed satisfaction on this dedication, emphasising that tough work is ingrained in Indian tradition and a duty for individuals who have benefited from subsidised training.
Murthy’s earlier remarks suggesting that Indians ought to work 70 hours per week for constant growth ignited a social media debate. It raised considerations about work-life stability and the psychological well being of workers in massive firms.
