Infosys Co-founder N Narayana Murthy has once again defended his stance on the six-day workweek, emphasising the role of hard work in driving national progress.

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy said he was "disappointed" with India's shift from a six-day workweek to a five-day workweek in 1986.

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Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy said that without a strong work ethic, the country would 'struggle to compete globally'

At an event, Narayana Murthy said that he doesn't believe in work life balance, and was disappointed with the shift to a five-day work week.

India’s culture of oral rather than written knowledge has limited the development of large data repositories, which are crucial for LLMs, according to Murthy.

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.

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, speaking at the CNBC Global Leadership Summit, advocated for hard work over work-life balance, arguing that India's development necessitates a strong work ethic. He praised Prime Minister Modi's dedication and expressed concern over the shift to a five-day work week,

Reflecting on backlash to his controversial statements last year, where he encouraged millennials to work at least 70 hours a week, Murthy remained unfazed.