Archive · 27 Nov 2025
Murthy's 9-9-6 Workweek Comment Sparks Debate
Narayan Murthy, the founder of Infosys, suggested that young Indians might need to work 72-hour weeks, like the '9-9-6' rule in China.
This comment sparked a lot of criticism.
People pointed out that many workers in India already work very long hours for low pay, with no benefits.
For example, a security guard named Raju works 12-hour shifts for very little money, and a household worker named Saroja has no paid leave.
Many people feel that Murthy, who is very wealthy, doesn't understand the struggles of these workers.
The debate highlights the big differences in work conditions between office workers and those in manual labor jobs.
Narayan Murthy suggested a 72-hour work week, similar to China's '9-9-6' rule, in an interview with Arnab Goswami.
The comment sparked criticism, with people pointing out that many Indian workers already work long hours for low pay with no benefits.
Examples include a security guard working 12-hour shifts for ₹12,000 a month and a household worker with no paid leave.
Critics argue that Murthy's perspective is shaped by his privilege and doesn't account for the struggles of manual laborers.
The debate highlights the disparity in work conditions between office workers and those in manual labor jobs.
- Who
- Narayan Murthy, Raju Suryavanshi, Saroja Kamble, Rakesh, Sanjay Ramchandra Jadhav
- What
- Debate on work culture and labor conditions in India
- When
- Recent interview with Arnab Goswami
- Where
- India, with references to China
- Why
- Murthy's suggestion of a 72-hour work week sparked criticism and highlighted labor issues
- Narayan Murthy
- Founder of Infosys, 79-year-old billionaire
- 9-9-6 Workweek
- 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 6 days a week, 72-hour work week
- Raju Suryavanshi
- Security guard in Pune, works 12-hour shifts, salary ₹12,000
- Saroja Kamble
- Household worker, no paid leave, works 11-hour days
- Rakesh
- Part-time auto driver with a master’s degree, works 16-hour days
- Sanjay Ramchandra Jadhav
- Auto driver, works 12-15 hours daily for 30 years