Synopsis Earlier, Narayana Murthy emphasised the need for extended work hours to elevate India’s productivity, citing the country’s relatively low ranking globally. He urged the younger generation to put in the extra effort, much like Japan and Germany did after World War II to compete with economic powerhouses like China. Infosys founder Narayana Murthy stirred up a contentious debate by suggesting that young people should work 70 hours a week to enhance India ‘s overall productivity . Responding to the uproar, his wife, Sudha Murthy , confirmed that her husband, a tech entrepreneur, is a strong advocate of “real hard work” and dedicates no less than 80 to 90 hours a week himself. At the 14th Tata Lit Fest in Mumbai , Sudha Murthy confirmed her husband’s strong work ethic. When asked by the media about the ongoing debate, she noted that Narayana Murthy works 80 to 90 hours a week and that his dedication aligns with his beliefs, leading him to express his conviction. “He has worked 80 to 90 hours a week, so he doesn’t know what less than that is. He believes in real hard work and he lived like that. Hence, he has told what he felt,” Sudha Murthy said. “People have different ways of expression. But he lived like that, he walked the talk. So, he has shared his experience,” she further added. Sudha Murthy also shared insights into the inspiration she has drawn from her entrepreneur husband. She emphasised the importance of setting clear goals, maintaining focus, and dedicating oneself to relentless effort. In a recent interview, Narayana Murthy emphasised the need for extended work hours to elevate India’s productivity, citing the country’s relatively low ranking globally. He urged the younger generation to put in the extra effort, much like Japan and Germany did after World War II to compete with economic powerhouses like China. Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein. Print Edition Monday, 30 Oct, 2023 Experience Your Economic Times Newspaper, The Digital Way! Read Complete Print Edition » Front Page Pure Politics Companies Economy Learn more about our print edition More Petronas, Greenko Founders, GIC Set to Put $2b in AM Green Petroliam Nasional Bhd, Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC and the founders of Greenko Energy Holdings are investing $2 billion in AM Green, a platform that’s being established for green molecules, including green hydrogen, green ammonia and other chemicals. Young Working Class, Reforms Make India an Investment Magnet Hindustan Unilever’s managing director Rohit Jawa has told ET that the Centre’s progressive and reformer mindset, manifest in New Delhi’s economy-anchored policy thrust and commentary, should bring ‘considerable’ overseas funds into India — a demonstrated growth outlier in an inflation-ravaged world struggling to come to grips with geopolitical uncertainties. India Palo Alto’s Fastest Growing Office in last 5 yrs Amid the widespread weakness in technology stocks, US cyber security provider Palo Alto Networks has emerged as a dark horse, with its stock rallying 72% so far this year, and 288% in the last five years — wowing Wall Street as it broke into the S&P 500 Index in June this year. Read More News on narayana murthy infosys sudha murthy work hours productivity india tata lit fest mumbai germany japan (Catch all the Business News , Breaking News Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times .) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily Market Updates & Live Business News. … more less ETPrime stories of the day Interviews PharmEasy CEO on 90% drop in share price: ‘Not a valuation cut but a chance to reward shareholders.’ 12 mins read Investing AMCs are here to stay. HDFC, Nippon have charted growth paths to hold sway over the market 10 mins read Policy and regulations Has Delhi government’s EV policy just pulled the carpet from under IGL’s feet? 7 mins read Subscribe to ETPrime