Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy, born on August 20, 1946, is an Indian billionaire businessman. He co-founded Infosys and held various leadership positions, including chairman and CEO, before retiring as chairman emeritus. As of April 2023, Forbes estimated his net worth to be $4.1 billion, ranking him as the 711th richest person globally.
About Infosys
Infosys, founded in 1981, is a global consulting and IT services firm listed on the NYSE. With over 328,000 employees, the company's initial capital of US$250 has now grown to a revenue of US$18.55 billion (LTM Q2 FY24) and a market capitalization of US$71.01 billion.
Infosys co-founder Narayan Murthy advises Indian youth to work 70 hours weekly
"My request is that our youngsters must say: 'This is my country. I want to work 70 hours a week," 77-year-old Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy stated in a recent interview with former Infosys CFO T.V. Mohandas Pai.
He believes young Indians are important for the country's development. His recent advice on their work hours has caused discussions worldwide.
He also said it's a good time to speed up India's economic growth as the country is gaining global recognition for its fast-growing economy, aiming to become the world's second-largest by 2075.
N.R. Narayana Murthy mentioned how countries like China have seen significant economic growth. He suggested that India should take notes from their successes, particularly focusing on their government decisions and strategies, to enhance its own development.