Narayana Murthy believes 70-hour work weeks are vital for economic growthMurthy says more productivity can raise tax money and address povertyHis idea is inspired by capitalism in the 1970s and time in Paris Narayana Murthy,

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy urged the entrepreneurs of today to embrace compassionate capitalism while integrating the best aspects of socialism.

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy said that he “realised the only way a country can fight poverty is by creating jobs that lead to disposable incomes.

Narayana Murthy has stood by his stance on work-life balance and his recent comments come amid continued debate over his previous suggestion that young Indians should commit to a 70-hour work week.

Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, has once again defended his stance on a 70-hour workweek, emphasizing the importance of hard work for India’s progress. Speaking at the Indian Chamber of Commerce's centenary event in Kolkata,

Narayana Murthy emphasises the need for a strong work ethic among young Indians, advocating for a 70-hour workweek to improve the nation's status

Reflecting on his journey to entrepreneurship, Murthy shared his early years as a Leftist during Jawaharlal Nehru's tenure as Prime Minister, when the Indian Institutes of Technology were established.

Murthy reflected on his ideological journey, recounting how he started as a Nehru-era socialist inspired by the state-led progress of the time. But a stint in Paris during the 1970s forced him to rethink.