Larsen & Toubro Chairman Advocates 90-Hour Week

S. N. Subrahmanyan, the Chairman and Managing Director of Larsen & Toubro, has ignited a debate on work-life balance after an undated video surfaced on Reddit showing him advocating for a 90-hour work week for employees. During an internal interaction, he expressed regret over not being able to mandate Sunday work, questioning what employees do at home and citing an anecdote about China's 90-hour work week as a model for global competitiveness against the United States. His remarks drew widespread criticism online, with many comparing them to similar controversial statements made by Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy last year, who suggested a 70-hour work week for young Indians. The incident has led to discussions about employee well-being, mental health, and the expectations placed on lower-paid employees versus CEOs, with some users on Reddit criticizing Larsen & Toubro's work culture and pay.