L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan after facing sharp criticism for the idea of ββa 90-hour work week and add on sunday also, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) defended its comments, saying ‘extraordinary results require extraordinary efforts.’
The chairman’s remarks reflect this larger ambition. Nation building is the core of our mandate.
For over eight decades, we have been shaping India’s infrastructure, industries and technology capabilities. We are committed to fostering a culture where passion, purpose and performance drive us.
During an interaction with employees, a video of which later went viral, L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan asked his employees to work 90 hours a week and even on Sundays.
If I could put you to work on Sundays, I would be happy. Because I also work on Sundays.
What do you do sitting at home? How long can you stare at your wife? How long can a wife stare at her husband? Well, go to the office and start working.
He further added that China might soon overtake the US, as Chinese workers work 90 hours a week, but Americans work only 50 hours.
Deepika Padukone reacts to L&T CMD’s statement on overworking employees
One aspect of actress-producer Deepika Padukone that has been in the news for the past few years is her focus on creating wider awareness about mental health.
A recent statement by L&T CMD SN Subramaniam, a staunch supporter of mental health issues, has forced her to express her displeasure about the same on social media.
Recently, a video of Subramaniam resurfaced on social media, in which he shared his anguish about not having a seven-day work week.
I’m sorry I can’t make you work on Sundayβ¦ because I work on Sunday Incidentally, this is not the first time an Indian businessman has demanded more from his employees.
Earlier, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy used to work 70 hours a week.
Yet journalist Faye D’Souza shared Subramanian’s statement and wrote, “What do you do sitting at home? How long can you stare at your wife? Come on, go to the office and start working.”