Archive · 18 Aug 2025
L&T Chairman Addresses Sunday Work Comment Amidst Controversy
The boss of Larsen & Toubro, Mr. Subrahmanyan, talked about his comments on employees working on Sundays.
He said he made the comments casually because important clients were upset about project delays.
He was worried because projects weren't moving fast enough.
He admits the comment was a mistake and that he was under pressure due to poor performance.
His pay also increased last year.
L&T Chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan addressed the controversy surrounding his comment about employees working on Sundays.
Subrahmanyan stated his remark was a casual response to concerns over project delays from key clients.
He admitted his comments were made in a context of poor project performance and client pressure.
The L&T chief acknowledged the comment weighed on him and that he could have chosen different wording.
Subrahmanyan's remuneration increased by nearly 50% in the last fiscal year, as per the annual report.
- Who
- S.N. Subrahmanyan, Chairman of L&T.
- What
- S.N. Subrahmanyan clarified his remark on employees working Sundays.
- When
- Recently, following the initial comment and amid concerns over project delays.
- Where
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
- Why
- To address criticism and explain the context of his statement regarding employee work hours.
- Company
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
- Chairman
- S.N. Subrahmanyan
- Issue
- Sunday work comment
- Context
- Project Delays
- Remuneration Increase
- Nearly 50%
Sources
S.N. Subrahmanyan interview: How L&T started some businesses, sold others, and navigates a stormy world
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