The debate around work hours in India has resurfaced yet again—and this time, it’s louder. Infosys founder Narayana Murthy has reaffirmed his belief that India’s youth must put in significantly longer hours if the nation wants to accelerate its growth. His comments, made during a recent interview, instantly reignited conversations around hustle culture, productivity, and the global race for competitiveness. But what caught everyone’s attention was his reference to China’s infamous 9-9-6 culture, a system that has the nation talking.
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'9 am to 9 pm, 6 days a week': Narayana Murthy
In his interview with Republic TV, Murthy doubled down on his long-criticised stance, once again asserting that

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