Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, defended his controversial 70-hour workweek suggestion, urging young Indians to adopt a strong work ethic to elevate the nation. Speaking at the Indian Chamber of Commerce centenary celebration in Kolkata, Murthy emphasized the need for hard work to overcome poverty, citing the vast number of people in India reliant on free rations. He advocated for “compassionate capitalism,” believing that entrepreneurship, not government intervention, is key to creating jobs and driving national progress.