Narayana Murthy says working from 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week, can boost India's economic growth. Doctors disagree, citing concerns about employee well-being.

Narayana Murthy, Infosys founder, is back at it again, advocating for a 72-hour work week , citing China's '9-9-6' work culture as an example. The 9-9-6 rule refers to working from 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week, totalling 72 hours. Murthy believes India should adopt a similar work ethic to boost economic growth. Also read | Narayana Murthy points to China’s 9-9-6 rule to advocate 72-hour work week

This isn't the first time he's made headlines for his views on work hours; back in 2023, he suggested Indians work 70 hours a week to boost national development. Unsurprisingly, Murthy's fresh comments have sparked a debate on s

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