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The debate over long working hours in India\u2019s corporate sector<\/strong> continues, with Capgemini India CEO Ashwin Yardi<\/strong> strongly opposing the 70-90-hour workweek<\/strong> proposed by industry leaders like Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy<\/strong> and L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan<\/strong>. Instead, Yardi supports a 47.5-hour workweek<\/strong>, calling it a more sustainable and balanced approach<\/strong> to productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Work-Life Balance Over Excessive Hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum (NTLF) in Mumbai<\/strong>, Yardi outlined<\/a> his perspective:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201c47 and a half hours. We have about nine hours a day and five days a week.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

He also discouraged sending work emails on weekends<\/strong>, stating that unless an issue can be resolved immediately, escalating it outside of working hours only causes unnecessary stress without improving productivity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry Leaders Weigh In on Work Hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The discussion around working hours gained momentum after NR Narayana Murthy<\/strong> suggested a 70-hour workweek<\/strong> to boost India\u2019s global competitiveness. L&T\u2019s SN Subrahmanyan<\/strong> went even further, advocating for 90-hour workweeks<\/strong>, even expressing regret over not making employees work on Sundays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast, Nasscom Chairperson Sindhu Gangadharan<\/strong> and Marico CEO Saugata Gupta<\/strong> also stressed that workplace productivity should be outcome-driven<\/strong>, not measured by hours clocked<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Changing Perspective on Workplace Efficiency<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yardi\u2019s remarks highlight a shift in corporate thinking\u2014prioritizing efficiency over sheer hours worked<\/strong>. Companies today recognize that overworking employees can lead to burnout<\/strong>, negatively affecting creativity, innovation, and retention<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While some traditional leaders<\/strong> argue that extended workweeks<\/strong> drive economic growth<\/strong>, modern executives are pushing for flexibility and smart work practices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts: Striking the Right Balance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 70-90-hour workweek debate<\/strong> raises critical questions about work culture, productivity, and employee well-being<\/strong>. With technology enabling efficient workflows<\/strong>, the focus should be on outcomes rather than outdated work-hour expectations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Indian workplaces evolve, companies must find a balance\u2014maximizing productivity without sacrificing employee well-being<\/strong>. What\u2019s your take? Should working hours be extended, or is a balanced workweek the way forward?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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