L&T Chairman Faces Backlash Over 90-Hour Workweek Proposal and 'Stare at Wife' Remark

SN Subrahmanyan's comments on extended work hours and Sundays off ignite criticism over work-life balance and gender insensitivity.

L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan suggested a 90-hour workweek, including working on Sundays, during a recent meeting with employees.
He questioned the value of time spent at home, controversially asking, 'How long can you stare at your wife?' which many have called misogynistic.
Amul responded with a satirical doodle, referencing the remarks with phrases like 'Labour & Toil?' and 'Amul stares at bread daily.'
Prominent business leaders, including RPG Group's Harsh Goenka and Anand Mahindra, criticized the remarks, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance and productivity over long hours.
India ranks second globally in prolonged working hours, with over half of its workforce clocking 49 or more hours weekly, according to the International Labour Organisation.