Overview
- Speaking on Republic TV, the Infosys founder urged young Indians to work up to 72 hours a week, pointing to China’s 9 a.m.–9 p.m., six‑day schedule.
- He said Catamaran staff observed the 9‑9‑6 saying across Chinese cities and claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi works nearly 100 hours weekly.
- China’s Supreme People’s Court declared 9‑9‑6 illegal in 2021, though coverage notes uneven enforcement and lingering long hours in some sectors.
- Reaction online in India was largely critical, citing low salaries, long commutes, weak overtime protections, and risks of burnout.
- Studies referenced in reports link workweeks above roughly 55–60 hours to higher risks of stroke, heart disease, and mental‑health issues, and no policy change in India has been announced.