L&T Chairman's 90-Hour Workweek Comments Draw Widespread Criticism

SN Subrahmanyan's remarks about employees working Sundays and 90-hour weeks ignite backlash over work-life balance and mental health concerns.

L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan suggested employees should work 90 hours a week, including Sundays, questioning the value of time spent at home.
The remarks, captured in a leaked video, have been condemned as promoting an unhealthy work culture and undermining mental health and work-life balance.
Celebrities, including Deepika Padukone, and business leaders like Harsh Goenka criticized the comments, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being and balanced schedules.
Political figures across party lines have called for stricter enforcement of labor laws, citing the potential health risks and legal implications of excessive working hours.
L&T issued a statement defending the remarks as reflecting a commitment to 'nation-building,' which further fueled public criticism and online backlash.