The Infosys OG is back. Infosys founder is back with a new take on Narayan Murthy work culture.
Mr. Narayana Murthy is back with a new take on his “70-hour work week” mantra; this time, he’s pointing to China’s infamous 9-9-6 culture as the key to India’s growth. The 9-9-6 means working from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week, for a total of 72 hours per week! He says that to catch up to China’s economy (which is about 6 times bigger than India), young people need to ignore the work-life balance and should adopt the hustle first.
- 🕘 The 9-9-6 schedule means working from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week. That adds up to 72 hours.
- 🇮🇳 Narayan Murthy work culture pointed to this model as a way for India to compete with China’s fast-growing economy.
- 🇨🇳 The 9-9-6 culture became popular in China, especially in major tech companies like Alibaba and Huawei.
- ⚠️ Over time, the system led to a lot of burnout and public criticism in China.
- 🏛️ In 2021, China’s Supreme Court ruled the 9-9-6 schedule illegal because it violates labor laws.
👉 Why this matters: The debate isn’t just about hours; it’s about whether modern productivity comes from unsustainable “hustle culture” or smarter, more efficient work with competitive pay and better infrastructure.
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