Infosys Warns Against Long Hours | Founder Narayana Murthy's 70-Hour Advice Ignored?
Infosys Warns Against Long Hours | Founder Narayana Murthy's 70-Hour Advice Ignored?
Manvendra Singh Rajvanshi
- Updated Jul 1, 2025 5:08 PM IST
Two years after Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy called for a 70-hour workweek, his own company has taken a surprising turn. According to media reports, Infosys is now warning employees working more than 9 hours a day, citing concerns over work-life balance and long-term health. With burnout and heart problems on the rise among young professionals, the IT giant is urging smarter work habits and better delegation. Is this a corporate contradiction or a much-needed course correction? This story revisits the famous debate and asks: how much work is too much?
