TV18’s Shereen Bhan at the Global Leadership Summit, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy also recalled how KV Kamath responded to a question about work-life balance nearly 25 years ago.

For Narayan Murthy, hard work goes beyond personal choice—it’s a duty, especially for those privileged to have received an education, often subsidized in India.

The current system has roots in 1958 when the East India Company transferred the dominion to the British crown, he said. He said the objective of the civil servants then was to go slow and delay implementation because the native population was to be kept under control.

Speaking at the CNBC-TV18 Global Leadership Summit, Infosys' NR Narayana Murthy advocated for introducing more managers into government roles.

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,

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy stated that while urban India is progressing rapidly, a significant portion of the population hasn't benefited from globalization. He proposed three key solutions: creating low-tech jobs,

Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy discusses India's historical setbacks in science and technology, emphasizing the need for innovation.