Shaadi.com CEO Anupam Mittal shared a sharp yet humorous reaction on X (formerly Twitter) to L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s controversial remarks about work-life balance.
The L&T chief, advocating for a 90-hour workweek, drew ire after saying,
“How long can you stare at your wife? Get to the office and start working.”
Responding with wit, Mittal quipped, “But sir, if husband and wife don’t look at each other, how will we remain the most populous country in the world?” His post instantly went viral, sparking laughter and sarcastic reactions from netizens.
But sir, if husband and wife don’t look at each other, how will we remain the most populous country in the world🤔
— Anupam Mittal (@AnupamMittal) January 11, 2025
Many chimed in with comments like, “By working in the office and looking at someone else’s wife,” and, “Don’t worry, someone else will take care of that.”
This controversy follows recent debates about workweek hours after Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s suggestion for a 70-hour workweek. While corporate leaders push for longer hours, Mittal’s witty jab served as a reminder to balance professional success with personal relationships.
