What Is China’s Gruelling 9-9-6 Work System that Narayana Murthy Has Endorsed?

What is China’s gruelling 9-9-6 work system that Narayana Murthy has endorsed?

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy has once again sparked debate with his views on work-life balance and long working hours. Backing his call for the 72-hour work week, the billionaire pointed to China’s infamous ‘9-9-6’ work routine as an example of the kind of commitment he believes young Indians may need to show to move faster on the global stage

Narayana Murthy now cites Chinese 9-9-6 system to back 72-hour work week call

In a recent interview, the 79-year-old billionaire referred to China’s well-known 9-9-6 work culture to support his long-held view that young Indians should work longer hours to help India grow faster.

Infosys Co-Founder Narayana Murthy Again Pushes 72-Hour Workweek, Citing China’s 9-9-6 Model Despite Its Ban

Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy reignited the debate on India’s work culture by endorsing a 72-hour workweek, citing China’s “9-9-6” schedule, working 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week, as a discipline model that drove its rapid economic growth. Speaking in an interview in November 2025, Murthy stressed that India needs extraordinary effort and higher personal benchmarks to compete globally. However, he acknowledged that China’s Supreme People…

Narayana Murthy’s 72-Hour Workweek Remark Rekindles National Debate

N R Narayana Murthy has once again stirred nationwide debate by advocating a 72-hour work week for India’s youth, arguing that extraordinary discipline is essential for the country to compete globally. Drawing parallels to China’s demanding “9-9-6” culture, the Infosys co-founder said that long hours, commitment and productivity have historically powered rapid economic growth. His comments reignited discussions on whether India should adopt toug…

Is Narayana Murthy suggesting that India follow China’s 9-9-6 rule?

Back in 2023, Narayana Murthy had invited criticism for urging the youngsters in India to put in 70 hours of work a week, and contribute to the growth of the Indian economy. His statement had sparked discussions online revolving around long hours, employee health and work-life balance. Looks like Murthy is not willing to let this go. He is now extolling China’s 9-9-6 work model. As per this model, Chinese tech companies expect their employees to…

Narayana Murthy Points to China’s 9-9-6 as He Calls for a Tougher, High-Productivity Work Culture in India

Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy has said that India can reduce its economic gap with China, but only if the country is prepared to work harder and raise its standards across sectors. In a recent interview with Republic World, he said progress will depend on how consistently India acts over the coming years.“If we have great ideas, if we back it up with extraordinary action… every citizen, every bureaucrat, every politician, every corpor…