By Sakshi Sah
Published Jan 10, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Not just L&T chairman: These Indian business leaders too want long work hours

Here are some Indian business leaders who have voiced support for longer work hours.

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The push for longer work weeks is back in the spotlight, with L&T’s chairman, SN Subrahmanyan, favouring long work hours.

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SN Subrahmanyan believes in longer working hours, sparking debates about the balance between work productivity and personal well-being.

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In 2023, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy suggested Indians work 70-hour weeks to contribute to the nation's development.

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Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal supported Narayana Murthy, sharing that he once worked 20-hour days and called weekly offs a 'western concept.'

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Greptile CEO Daksh Gupta faced backlash for expecting employees to work over 14 hours daily, sparking criticism online.

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Anupam Mittal, founder and CEO of Shaadi.com, underlined that people should put in 80 hours of work in a week early on in their career.

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These leaders have backed the idea of longer work hours, adding fuel to the ongoing debate about productivity and personal well-being.

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While some leaders praise long hours, others question their impact on mental health and personal life.

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The debate continues, with leaders and employees grappling to find the right balance between work and personal health.

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