Namita Thapar, Anupam Mittal Clash Over '70-Hour Workweek' Debatez, Says 'A Crock Of Bullsh*T'

12/21/2024 10:16:08 PM

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Months after Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy sparked debate with his comments advocating a 70-hour workweek, the topic remains a lightning rod for discussion. During an interview with Humans of Bombay, Shark Tank India judges Namita Thapar and Anupam Mittal shared conflicting perspectives on work productivity, leading to a heated exchange.

Anupam Mittal, CEO and founder of Shaadi , argued against measuring success by the number of hours worked.“I think it is a big lie that's being told to this generation,” Mittal said.“You are not ever going to... okay this is for people who want to achieve something extraordinary in life... you are not going to achieve anything extraordinary in life by counting the hours that you are putting in."

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Namita Thapar , CEO of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, countered sharply, dismissing Mittal's view as“a crock of bullsh*t.” Thapar asserted that the debate must differentiate between high-level stakeholders, like founders, and regular employees.

Thapar's Argument: Employees vs. Founders

Thapar explained her position with three key points. First, she highlighted the financial stakes founders hold.“When Emcure went public, it was $3 billion; my family owns 80 percent. So imagine the kind of wealth I am making,” she said. Thapar emphasized that founders work extensive hours because they reap substantial financial rewards, a scenario not applicable to regular employees.

Second, Thapar stressed the physical and mental health repercussions of extended work hours for the average worker.“If he is going to put in that kind of hours... he is going to have serious, serious, serious physical and mental health issues,” she said.

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