Narayan Murthy's new statement, 'I worked 70 hours, but cannot force anyone to do so'

A few days ago, Infosys co-founder NRN Narayan Murthy left the national debate by advising to work 70 hours a week. Now on Monday, he said that no one can be forced to work for long hours. But everyone must introspect. He said that people also have to understand its necessity.

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Narayan Murthy's new statement, 'I worked 70 hours, but cannot force anyone to do so'
Narayan Murthy's new statement, 'I worked 70 hours, but cannot force anyone to do so'

Infosys co-founder NRN Narayan Murthy has said that no one can be forced to work for long hours. However, everyone should think about it themselves and understand its necessity.

He recently advised the youth to work 70 hours a week. Murthy said that he worked more than 70 hours every week for 40 years in Infosys. This issue does not need debate, but self-reflection.

Narayan Murthy said that I used to reach the office at 6:30 am and leave at 8:30 pm. I have done this. After the Kilachand Memorial Lecture at IMC Mumbai, Murthy was asked a question on work-life balance.

Muskan Kumawat Verified Public Figure • 16 Apr, 2026 Journalist

Muskan Kumawat is a Journalist & Content Writer at Sangri Times English, covering a wide range of topics, including news, entertainment, and trending stories. With a strong passion for storytelling and in-depth reporting, she delivers engaging and informative content to readers.

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