Narayana Murthy had caused a stir when he said that one should work six-days a week and for more than 12 hours a day with no work-life balance. And now he added more to the controversy.

Murthy emphasized that India's development depends on effort and sacrifice rather than relaxation. Without sustained hard work and extended hours, he believes the country cannot compete with its global counterparts.

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy said he was "disappointed" with India's shift from a six-day workweek to a five-day workweek in 1986.

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, speaking at the CNBC Global Leadership Summit, advocated for hard work over work-life balance, arguing that India's development necessitates a strong work ethic. He praised Prime Minister Modi's dedication and expressed concern over the shift to a five-day work week,

Narayana Murthy, who has been vocal about his views on work ethics and productivity, expressed disappointment over India's move from a six-day workweek to a five-day one in 1986.

Reflecting on backlash to his controversial statements last year, where he encouraged millennials to work at least 70 hours a week, Murthy remained unfazed.