Narayana Murthy’s quotes spark debate on work ethics, with bold views on 70-hour work weeks, productivity, and India’s global competition. A vision rooted in dedication.

Narayana Murthy, who stepped down from an executive role at Infosys in 2014, expressed disappointment over the company's shift to a five-day workweek in 1986.

Murthy emphasized that India's development depends on effort and sacrifice rather than relaxation. Without sustained hard work and extended hours, he believes the country cannot compete with its global counterparts.

Narayana Murthy had caused a stir when he said that one should work six-days a week and for more than 12 hours a day with no work-life balance. And now he added more to the controversy.

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 once again stressed the importance of working 14 hours daily and the fact that throughout his life he has worked over 14 hours daily six and a half days a week. At the CNBC Global Leadership Summit,

In response to criticism, Murthy doubled down on his views, stating that hard work is indispensable regardless of intelligence or talent.

Narayana Murthy advocates for a six-day workweek, reflecting on his regret for the five-day shift. Netizens criticise him and highlight the need for work-life balance, fair pay, and personal choices regarding work hours.

Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy has sparked conversations once again with his firm stance on the 70-hour workweek. Murthy, unapologetically defending his views, emphasised his belief that hard work is key to progress and dismissed the idea of work-life balance.

Narayana Murthy said that hard work is key to national progress, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reputedly long work hours as an example.