Archive · 19 Aug 2025
L&T's Chairman Addresses Backlash Over Employee Work Hour Remarks
The boss of L&T, Mr. Subrahmanyan, talked about his comment on employees working long hours, including Sundays.
He said he was stressed because projects were behind schedule and clients were worried.
He admitted he made the comments casually and didn't know he was being recorded.
He said the situation wasn't going well at the time.
He also mentioned his wife was upset by the attention the comments received.
Previously, he had said his employees should work like Chinese workers who work long hours.
L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan addressed backlash over his comments about employees working long hours.
He stated his wife was upset by the controversy.
Subrahmanyan admitted the remarks were made casually and he was unaware of being recorded.
He was under pressure from project delays and client concerns at the time.
He had previously compared his employees' work ethic to that of Chinese workers.
- Who
- L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan.
- What
- L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan addressed criticism over his comments about employee work hours.
- When
- Details not provided in the articles.
- Where
- Details not provided in the articles.
- Why
- To clarify his remarks and address the negative reactions.
Critics
L&T Leadership
Work Hours and Work-Life Balance
Critics
Employees should not be pressured to work excessive hours.
L&T Leadership
The remarks were made casually and not intended as policy.
- Organization
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
- Executive
- SN Subrahmanyan
- Subject
- Employee Work Hour Comments
- Context
- Project Delays, Client Pressure
- Response
- Casual, Unrecorded Remarks
Sources
‘My wife also felt bad’: L&T Chairman S N Subrahmanyan clarifies remark on working Sundays
‘Wife also felt bad’: L & T chief SN Subrahmanyan says his remark on working Sundays could have been made differently
'It went against rules': L&T chief breaks silence on Sunday work comment, cites project pressure