When PM Modi is working 100 hours a week, the only way to show our appreciation for the things that are happening around us is by our work,” Murthy said

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

TV18’s Shereen Bhan at the Global Leadership Summit, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy also recalled how KV Kamath responded to a question about work-life balance nearly 25 years ago.

He urged Indians to work harder as a sign of appreciation for the efforts being made to advance the country Shivam Verma Updated : Nov 15, 2024, 09:10 AM IST Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has voiced his disappointment over India's move to a five-day workweek,

"I don't believe in work-life balance," declares Infosys' Narayana Murthy as he defends his infamous '70-hour work-week' comment while talking to Shereen Bhan at CNBC TV18's Global Leadership Summit #CNBCTV18GLS #CNBCTV18at25 #cnbctv18digital @ShereenBhan pic.twitter.com/Hcrej8DUkw — CNBC-TV18 (@CNBCTV18News) November 14, 2024

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.

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

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 referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a prime example of dedication to duty. He praised PM Modi for working tirelessly — reportedly logging 100-hour workweeks — as an inspiration for others to match this level of commitment.