New Labour Codes Cap Workweek, Challenge Murthy’s 72-Hour Vision
India’s new Labour Codes, effective November 21, limit workweeks to 48 hours, replacing 29 labour laws. While offering flexibility in daily schedules, overtime requires consent and double pay. Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s 72-hour, 9-9-6 workweek advocacy now clashes with these regulations, sparking debate on work-life balance.