CXOs divided over Murthy’s 70-hour work week comment

Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy has stirred a debate on the need for work-life balance in India with his remark, which suggested that the youth of India should be prepared to work 70 hours a week to elevate the nation’s work culture and compete effectively on the global stage.

“My request is that our youngsters must say, this is my country. I’d like to work 70 hours a week,” Murthy, who is 77 now, had said in a candid conversation with former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai on a podcast.