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L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan faced backlash for advocating a 90-hour workweek, expressing regret that employees could not work Sundays. In a Reddit-shared video, he compared Indian work culture to China’s 90-hour norm. Critics questioned the demand for excessive hours from low-paid employees, while L&T defended the remarks as reflecting a commitment to nation-building and extraordinary outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chairman Advocates Long Work Hours<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

SN Subrahmanyan, chairman of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), recently stirred controversy with remarks urging employees to work 90 hours a week. Responding to questions about Saturday work policies, Subrahmanyan expressed regret<\/a> that employees were not working on Sundays, suggesting their time at home was unproductive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a video shared on Reddit, he stated, “If I can make you work on Sundays, I will be more happy because I work on Sundays.” He also questioned, “How long can you stare at your wife? Come on, get to the office and start working.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Citing Chinese Work Culture<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

During his comments, Subrahmanyan referred to a conversation with a Chinese individual who attributed China’s ability to surpass the U.S. to its workforce putting in 90 hours weekly compared to America’s 50. Subrahmanyan urged employees to adopt a similar dedication, framing long hours as essential for global competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Public and Employee Reactions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The remarks sparked heated debates online. Many Reddit users criticized Subrahmanyan\u2019s comments, drawing parallels to Infosys founder Narayana Murthy\u2019s recent call for a 70-hour workweek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some users rejected the emphasis on excessive work hours, with one writing, \u201cI don\u2019t care about competing with China. I want to spend time with my family.\u201d Others highlighted workplace grievances, such as restrictive sick leave policies, while lamenting the private sector’s treatment of employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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L&T’s Response<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In response, L&T defended Subrahmanyan\u2019s comments, emphasizing its role in nation-building. A company spokesperson stated, \u201cFor over eight decades, we have been shaping India\u2019s infrastructure, industries, and technological capabilities. Extraordinary outcomes require extraordinary effort.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Work-Life Balance in Debate<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Subrahmanyan’s remarks reignited conversations about work-life balance in India, sparking debates over whether long hours should be expected in the name of progress. While L&T positions itself as a driver of national development, critics argue that employee well-being must also remain a priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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