Infosys co-founder suggests 72-hour workweek, praising China’s banned 996 culture, sparking backlash over worker well-being.

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has suggested Indian workers adopt a 72-hour workweek, praising China’s now-illegal “996” culture as a driver of economic growth. His comments, made during a Republic interview, drew criticism for promoting unsustainable workloads and ignoring China’s subsequent ban on the practice due to worker burnout and public protests. The remarks highlight ongoing debate over labor standards and productivity, though no official policy changes have been announced in India.