Narayana Murthy

Narayana Murthy

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Narayana Murthy is an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of Infosys, a multinational corporation that provides business consulting, information technology, and outsourcing services. He is widely regarded as a pioneer of the Indian IT sector and has played a significant role in shaping India's global reputation in technology. Murthy's recent suggestion of a 70-hour workweek for young professionals sparked considerable debate about work-life balance and the pressures of long working hours in the corporate world.

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Narayana Murthy's remark about long work hours at Infosys has been referenced in discussions about work culture in India.

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The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-21
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Narayana Murthy believes that prosperity in India can only be achieved with work weeks of 70 hours or more.

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Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-12-08
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Narayana Murthy is mentioned as a figure who glorifies overwork in the corporate world.

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The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-08
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Narayana Murthy recently urged young Indians to embrace a 72-hour workweek, referencing China's '996' work culture.

Explainer: What is the ‘996’ work culture that Narayana Murthy has pitched for India & why did China declare it illegal?
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-11-23
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Narayana Murthy is the father of Akshata Murty and co-founder of Infosys.

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The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-07-08
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Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys, has called for Indians to work 70 hours a week.

'Maintain work-life balance’: Infosys asks staff not to work overtime; Narayana Murthy had spoken of 70-hour work week idea
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-06-30
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Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, demands that young people work 70-hour weeks to advance their country.

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El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-06-29
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Narayana Murthy emphasized that management and technology graduates are equally valuable in an AI-driven world.

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy on why he sees no difference between management and technology graduates
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-06-22
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Narayana Murthy founded Infosys, which is expected to benefit from the new trade agreement.

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-08
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Kamra also directed his satire at Narayana Murthy’s suggestion that young Indians should work 70 hours per week to boost economic growth.

Kunal Kamra’s latest roast: Calls out Narayana Murthy’s 70-hour workweek advice and Sudha Murty’s ‘middle-class’ persona |
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-03-26
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Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, spoke at TiECon Mumbai about the misconceptions surrounding artificial intelligence.

Infosys cofounder Narayana Murthy: Somehow it has become a fashion in India to ...
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-03-16
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Harish Mehta

Narayana Murthy proposed a 70-hour work week last year.

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Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-03-03
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Narayana Murthy's statement about the need for India's work culture to change sparked a controversy and much debate online.

40, 70, or 90 hours per week: What is the ideal workweek for employees?
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-02-17
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Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy made headlines in October 2023 when he advocated for young Indians to adopt a 70-hour workweek to boost productivity.

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The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-02-12
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Narayana Murthy proposed a 70-hour workweek, which received significant criticism.

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The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-02-09
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