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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…

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Infosys founder Narayana Murthy wants young Indians to follow China’s banned ‘996’ model: “No country has progressed without…”

Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy has reignited India’s work culture debate by advocating for a 72-hour workweek, this time citing China’s controversial ‘996’ schedule as justification. In an interview with Republic TV, the 79-year-old billionaire referenced the practice where employees work from 9 AM to 9 PM, six days a week—amounting to 72 hours weekly.This…

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Narayana Murthy points to China’s 9-9-6 rule to justify 72-hour work week: Indian youth says enough

Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy India has been arguing about work life balance for years. Long hours, late-night calls, weekend emails, and the pressure to stay reachable have become routine across workplaces. Many workers say the system drains energy and leaves no room to disconnect. Each time the debate begins to slow down, a…

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Narayana Health enters UK, acquires Practice Plus Group; with Rs 2.2K-cr buy, company among India’s top 3 healthcare providers

BENGALURU: Narayana Health has acquired UK-based Practice Plus Group Hospitals for Rs 2,200 crore, marking its entry into the UK healthcare market. The acquisition expands Narayana Health’s global footprint, positioning the company among India’s top three healthcare providers by revenue.Narayana Health operates a comprehensive network of primary, secondary, and super-specialty tertiary-care facilities across India and…

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