Explainer: What is the '996' work culture that Narayana Murthy has pitched for India & why did China declare it illegal?
When Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy recently urged young Indians to embrace a 72-hour workweek, his comments rekindled a fierce debate — not least because he pointed to China’s infamous “996” work culture as a benchmark.
“9 am to 9 pm, six days a week – that’s 72 hours,” he said, arguing that for India to accelerate its growth, a similar ethic might be necessary.
“9 am to 9 pm, six days a week – that’s 72 hours,” he said, arguing that for India to accelerate its growth, a similar ethic might be necessary.
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