Namita Thapar challenges Narayana Murthy's advice: Those who make 'tons of money' can go for longer working hours
productivity in India.
Anupam Mittal's Stance: Hours Don't Define Success
Anupam Mittal, the founder and CEO of Shaadi.com, took a bold stance on the issue, suggesting that focusing on the number of hours worked is misleading. «I think it's a big lie being told to this generation,» Mittal said. He firmly believes that «you are not going to achieve anything extraordinary in life by counting the hours you are putting in.» Mittal recalled his own experience of working 16-hour days during his time in the U.S. and emphasized the importance of dedication and effort, rather than merely tracking time.
He also highlighted the success of his company under a hybrid work model, which he credits for a 30% increase in productivity. For Mittal, the emphasis should be on work-life «harmony» rather than rigidly sticking to fixed hours. «Work-life balance is destroying a whole generation,» he remarked, stressing that success and struggle go hand in hand. According to him, young professionals should push themselves in the early years of their careers to build character and achieve their goals.
Namita Thapar's Rebuttal: Founders vs. Employees
In response, Namita Thapar, CEO of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, strongly disagreed with Mittal's perspective. She labeled his argument as a «crock of bullsh*t» and expressed that the situation for founders and regular employees is vastly different. Thapar pointed out that founders like herself have significant financial stakes in their businesses and are thus more willing to put in long hours, which
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