‘But sir, if husband and wife don’t look at each other, how…’: Shark Tank judge Anupam Mittal on L&T head’s 90-hour work week comment

Shaadi.com founder and Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal discussed the controversy surrounding Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) chairman SN Subrahmanian’s remark suggesting employees work 90 hours a week, including Sundays, to remain competitive for, generated a significant response online.

In a timeless viral video, Subrahmanian questions the need for employees to stay at home, saying: “What are you doing sitting at home? How long can women look at their husbands? Get to the office and start working.”

Reacting to this remark, Anupam Mittal gave a cheeky reply to ‘X’ saying: “But sir, if husband and wife don’t look out for each other, how are we going to remain the most populous country in the world?”

The millionaire’s post quickly went viral, garnering over a million views.

Adding to the conversation, industrialist Anand Mahindra made his own light-hearted comment during a recent chat. “My wife is great. I love looking at her.”

Billionaire and chairman of RPG Group Harsh Goenka also shared his views on X, opposing the idea of ​​employees working on Sundays.

“90 hours a week. Why not rename Sunday “Sunday Duty” and make “day off” a mythical concept? “Working hard and smart is what I believe in. It’s a recipe for burnout, not success. It’s essential. Well, that’s my point.” “.

In response to the growing discourse, an L&T spokesperson clarified the intent behind the chairman’s comments. “At L&T, we have been shaping India’s infrastructure, industry and technology capabilities for over eight decades is a time that requires collective dedication and effort to ensure progress and realize our shared vision of becoming a developed country.

The chairman’s remarks reflect this larger ambition, emphasizing that extraordinary results require extraordinary effort. At L&T, we remain committed to fostering a culture where passion, purpose and performance drive us forward,” the spokesperson said.