In a recent statement, Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy reiterated his support for the idea of a 70-hour work week, emphasizing its role in improving India’s overall work productivity. Murthy, who had initially voiced this perspective in a podcast, defended the concept, stating that hard work played a crucial role in the success of every nation he knew.
During his four-decade professional career, Murthy disclosed that he adhered to a 70-hour work week, and between 1981 and 1994, when Infosys operated six days a week, he dedicated 85 to 90 hours each week. Despite drawing mixed reactions from industry leaders, Murthy emphasized the significance of hard work in achieving prosperity and escaping poverty.
“My parents taught me very early in life that the only way we could hope to escape poverty was to work very, very hard,” Murthy stated, underscoring the importance of obtaining the best productivity from each hour of work.
While his views found support from individuals like Sajjan Jindal, Vinod Khosla, and Suniel Shetty, others, including Harsh Goenka, expressed disagreement with Murthy’s perspective.
