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Narayana Murthy Pushes 72-Hour Workweek Amid Health Risks

11/29/2025

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Narayana Murthy, Infosys co-founder, advocates a 72-hour workweek as hard work essential for national growth and innovation.
He argues longer hours are necessary despite World Health Organization evidence that working over 55 hours weekly increases health risks.
Studies from Iceland and Japan show shorter workweeks can boost productivity and well-being.
The tech industry, driven by AI adoption, normalizes excessive schedules, increasing burnout among developers even as tools improve efficiency.

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Story summary

Narayana Murthy, Infosys co-founder, advocates a 72-hour workweek as hard work essential for national growth and innovation.
He argues longer hours are necessary despite World Health Organization evidence that working over 55 hours weekly increases health risks.
Studies from Iceland and Japan show shorter workweeks can boost productivity and well-being.
The tech industry, driven by AI adoption, normalizes excessive schedules, increasing burnout among developers even as tools improve efficiency.