Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu challenges 70-hour workweek proposal citing demographic concerns

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has reignited the debate on a proposed 70-hour workweek, originally suggested by Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. Vembu argues that while hard work has driven economic success in East Asia, it has also led to low birth rates. Vembu questions whether such extreme work is necessary for economic growth and if it is worth the resulting social costs. He believes that only a small portion of the workforce needs to work intensely, allowing others to maintain a better work-life balance. He warns against India emulating China's work culture, which has contributed to its demographic decline. Vembu asserts that India can achieve economic development without sacrificing its population growth.