At the CNBC Global Leadership Summit, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy reignited debates on work-life balance, championing a 70-hour workweek as essential for India’s economic rise. While his stance echoes the nation's entrenched overwork culture,

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.

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,

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.

Infosys co-founder Narayan Murthy reiterated his belief against "work-life balance" at the CNBC Global Leadership Summit, advocating for a 70-hour workweek. He cited KV Kamath’s view that India, as a developing nation,

Narayana Murthy, who has been vocal about his views on work ethics and productivity, expressed disappointment over India's move from a six-day workweek to a five-day one in 1986.