Sat Nov 16 15:08:22 UTC 2024: ## Infosys Co-founder Defends 70-Hour Workweek, Critiques Five-Day Workweek

**MUMBAI, INDIA** – Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy has once again defended his controversial stance on a 70-hour workweek, asserting that a “work-life balance” is not a viable concept for India’s economic progress. Speaking at the CNBC-TV18 Global Leadership Summit, Murthy reiterated his belief that long hours are essential for national development, expressing regret over the country’s shift to a five-day workweek in 1986.

Murthy cited the example of KV Kamath, chairman of Jio Financial Services, who previously stated that India’s focus should be on achieving economic success before prioritizing work-life balance. He argued that India needs a stronger work ethic and that citizens, particularly those who benefited from publicly funded education, have a duty to contribute through hard work. He even pointed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s purported 100-hour workweek as an example to emulate.

Murthy stated unequivocally that his position on the 70-hour workweek remains unchanged, declaring, “I am sorry, I have not changed my view. I will take this with me to my grave.” His comments have sparked renewed debate on work culture and priorities in India. The unrelated final sentence of the original text, referencing mobile number registration and language trends, appears to be extraneous and was omitted from this news report.

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