"Biwi Bhag Jayegi…": Gautam Adani Reacts to Narayana Murthy’s 70-Hr Workweek Advice

In a recent interview video shared by IANS news agency, Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani is seen sharing his perspective on the work-life balance debate. Adani said every individual has a separate idea of work-life balance and that one should not impose their idea on another person.

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While advising that one should pursue one’s passion and spend time on it, he also jokingly said if a man works for more than eight hours, his wife will run away. 

"Aap ka biwi chor ke bhag jayegi," Gautam Adani said while addressing the work-life balance debate.

The billionaire businessman's statement on work-life balance came a few days after Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy reiterated the call to work 70 hours a week.

Watch: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on work-life balance says, "If you enjoy what you do, then you have a work-life balance. Your work-life balance should not be imposed on me, and my work-life balance shouldn't be imposed on you. One must look that they atleast spend four… pic.twitter.com/Wu7Od0gz6p

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Murthy continuously urges young Indians to work hard for the country’s growth. He suggested the idea of a 70-hour work week in 2023 to boost the country’s economy and then mentioned it again this year.

In the interview video, Gautam Adani talked about a harmonious balance between work and personal life. He said, "If you enjoy what you do, then you have a work-life balance. Your work-life balance should not be imposed on me, and my work-life balance shouldn't be imposed on you."

However, the Indian billionaire stressed the importance of having a family life and prioritizing personal happiness over professional gains.

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