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  Narayan Murthy sparks fresh storm with 70-hour work call, cites China's 9-9-6 rule despite its ban

  Trending | November 18, 2025 12:41 IST

  Narayana Murthy has once again stirred a nationwide debate by endorsing 70 to 72 hour workweeks for young Indians and citing China's 9-9-6 culture as a model of ambition. He argued that hard work is the only path to national progress and suggested that India is at a decisive economic moment.

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  Narayana Murthy, Sudha Murty have 'misconceptions' about Karnataka survey, says Siddaramaiah

  Karnataka | October 17, 2025 17:00 IST

  Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah clarified that the ongoing social and educational survey is not limited to backward classes but covers all citizens of the state. He also addressed the concerns raised by NR Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty.

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  Sudha Murty, Narayana Murthy refuse to take part in Karnataka case survey, cite this reason

  Karnataka | October 16, 2025 12:58 IST

  Sudha Murty and Narayan Murthy said they do not belong to any backward community and see no reason to take part in the survey. Sudha Murty submitted a self-declaration formalising their decision.

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  Why Narayana Murthy rejected Air India, two other jobs to join less paying IIM Ahmedabad

  Business | August 20, 2025 13:41 IST

  While Murthy earned half of his potential salary at IIM Ahmedabad than the offers he had rejected, he was hardly bothered about that. His concern was something different.

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  Rishi Sunak, former British Prime Minister, visits Taj Mahal with family | See pics

  World | February 15, 2025 22:48 IST

  Former British prime minister Rishi Sunak went to the Taj Mahal on Saturday along with his daughters, wife, and mother-in-law Sudha Murty.

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  Rishi Sunak, former British PM, attends Jaipur Literature Festival with father-in-law Narayan Murthy

  World | February 01, 2025 14:18 IST

  Sunak, former British PM and a member of Parliament for Richmond and Northallerton in Yorkshire, attended the Jaipur Literature Festival with his father-in-law Narayan Murthy.

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  Narayana Murthy explains why he wants 70-hour workweek, again

  Business | December 16, 2024 14:42 IST

  Narayana Murthy has once again ignited the debate of 70 hour workweek by further explaining the need for this call. While speaking at an event in Kolkata, Murthy said, "we have to work hard and work towards making India number one".

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  'Matadaan Shreshtha Daan': Sudha Murthy urges people to vote in large numbers

  Karnataka | April 26, 2024 12:26 IST

  Meanwhile, a total of 14 out of 28 seats in Karnataka are undergoing polls in the second phase of the elections. The state has the highest number of candidates in the political fray, with 247 contenders, followed by 204 in the 8 seats of Maharashtra.

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  Narayan Murthy enjoys ice-cream with daughter Akshata in Bengaluru

  Trending | February 13, 2024 11:23 IST

  The father-daughter duo were seen sharing an ice cream at the famous Corner House Ice Creams in Bengaluru. Several users took to social media to applaud the simple lifestyle of the Murthy's.

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  Narayana Murthy avers India's work culture needs to evolve: 'Youth should work 70 hours a week'

  India | October 26, 2023 23:42 IST

  Speaking on the first edition of 3one4 Capital's podcast 'The Record', Murthy emphasized how urgent it is to improve India's work productivity. He also highlighted India's dismal work productivity, which is among the lowest in the world.

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  Narayan Murthy's 3-point formula to revive economy

  Business | August 12, 2020 12:31 IST

  Infosys co-founder NR Narayan Murthy has made three big suggestions as a way forward for the economy hit by coronavirus pandemic. Murthy says GDP numbers are really worrisome and has come up with a three-point formula.

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  Infosys CEO Salil Parekh to get salary of Rs 16 crore along with stock options

  Business | January 04, 2018 13:03 IST

  "Infosys CEO Salil Parekh will be paid a fixed salary of Rs 6.5 crores. He would be eligible for variable pay of Rs 9.75 crores at the end of the fiscal year," independent board member at Infosys Kiran Mazumdar Shaw said.

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  After Vishal Sikka's exit as Infosys CEO, Narayan Murthy to interact with investors today

  August 23, 2017 10:05 IST

  Infosys founder Murthy will address and interact with the company's investors across the world this evening at 6:30 p.m. through a conference call.

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  Infosys blames its founder Narayana Murthy for Vishal Sikka’s resignation

  August 18, 2017 13:15 IST

  “Mr. Murthy’s continuous assault, including this latest letter, is the primary reason that the CEO, Dr. Vishal Sikka, has resigned despite strong board support,” Infosys informed the stock exchange.

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  Infosys co-founders keep away from 'stormy' Annual General Meeting

  June 24, 2017 17:17 IST

  Besides Murthy, Nandan Nilekani, S. Gopalakrishnan, S.D. Shibulal, K. Dinesh, N.S. Raghavan and Ashok Arora are the co-founders of India's second-largest software export firm.

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  Infosys denies reports of Narayan Murthy, other promoters selling stake in company

  June 09, 2017 13:21 IST

  “We would like to clarify reports in media speculating on plans of stake sale by the promoters. This speculation has already been denied categorically by the promoters,” the statement released by Infosys said.

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  IT layoffs: Problem not new, seniors should take pay cuts to save jobs, says Narayan Murthy

  June 01, 2017 17:39 IST

  'I have a feeling that it is possible for us to protect the jobs of youngsters if the senior management people were to make some minor adjustments - adjustment of taking salary cuts,' Murthy said

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  India needs to reduce ‘friction’ in businesses in India: N R Narayana Murthy

  April 13, 2017 14:20 IST

  Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy today said that it is important to reduce “friction” in business and create an “environment” wherein the government has more trust in its entrepreneurs.

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  Murthy an ‘incredible man’, says Vishal Sikka; calls ‘drama in media distracting’

  February 13, 2017 12:37 IST

  Amid reports of tension between Infosys founders and its senior executives, CEO Vishal Sikka today said that he has always shared a ‘heartfelt, warm relationship’ with co-founder Narayan Murthy who had recently raised concerns over certain decisions

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  Murthy admits he is ‘distressed by Infosys board’s decisions’

  February 10, 2017 9:56 IST

  Amid reports of tension between the bigwigs and company’s board over certain decisions, Infosys co-founder Narayan Murthy has said that the ‘issue was not with its present CEO but with the governance culture at the board’.