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India's Work-Life Clash: New 48-Hr Labour Laws Ignited by Murthy's 72-Hr Call!

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Published on 25th November 2025, 10:11 AM

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Akshat Lakshkar | Whalesbook News Team

Overview

India's new Labour Codes, effective November 21, set a 48-hour workweek limit, replacing 29 older laws. This has triggered a debate, fueled by comments from Narayana Murthy and SN Subrahmanyan advocating for longer hours. Concerns loom over the practical implementation of overtime pay and hiring/firing rules, especially as China adopts a shorter workweek.