N. R. Narayana Murthy
Indian businessman 
India
Philosophical Talks
Young professionals should prioritize work over personal relationships
Murthy also faced backlash for suggesting that young professionals should prioritize work over personal relationships to contribute to nation-building. This comment was widely criticized as unrealistic and dismissive of personal life, leading to discussions about the importance of work-life balance
Arrogance
Advocating a 70-Hour Workweek
In 2023, Murthy suggested that young professionals should work 70 hours a week to enhance national productivity, citing the post-WWII work ethics of Germany and Japan as models. He expressed disappointment over India's shift from a six-day to a five-day workweek in 1986, emphasizing that hard work is essential for the country's development
Morality
Public Statements on Corruption
In 2022, N. R. Narayana Murthy, during a speech at the GMR Institute of Technology, highlighted the stark contrast between India and Singapore, pointing out corruption, poor infrastructure, and unreliable power supply as major challenges in India. He urged the youth to take responsibility for improving the country's reality and emphasized the need for ethical governance, transparency, and accountability to combat corruption effectively.
Scam
Infosys Visa Fraud Case (2013)
In 2013, Infosys Ltd, India's second-largest IT services exporter, agreed to a $34 million civil settlement with the U.S. government over allegations of visa misuse. The U.S. Justice Department accused Infosys of using B-1 business visitor visas to send workers to the U.S. for roles that typically require H-1B specialty occupation visas. This practice allegedly allowed the company to bypass stricter visa requirements and associated costs.
The settlement was the largest of its kind at the time and resolved a civil investigation dating back to 2011. While Infosys did not admit to any criminal wrongdoing, it acknowledged violations related to I-9 documentation errors-forms used to verify employment eligibility in the U.S.
As part of the resolution, Infosys agreed to retain a third-party auditor for two years and provide detailed descriptions of its visa holders' roles in the U.S. The company also pledged to improve its internal processes to prevent future violations. Importantly, the settlement did not impose any restrictions on Infosys's eligibility for U.S. federal contracts or access to U.S. visa programs.
Infosys has since taken steps to enhance its compliance with U.S. immigration laws. The case highlighted broader concerns about the use of temporary work visas by offshore outsourcing firms and their impact on the U.S. job market.
The settlement was the largest of its kind at the time and resolved a civil investigation dating back to 2011. While Infosys did not admit to any criminal wrongdoing, it acknowledged violations related to I-9 documentation errors-forms used to verify employment eligibility in the U.S.
As part of the resolution, Infosys agreed to retain a third-party auditor for two years and provide detailed descriptions of its visa holders' roles in the U.S. The company also pledged to improve its internal processes to prevent future violations. Importantly, the settlement did not impose any restrictions on Infosys's eligibility for U.S. federal contracts or access to U.S. visa programs.
Infosys has since taken steps to enhance its compliance with U.S. immigration laws. The case highlighted broader concerns about the use of temporary work visas by offshore outsourcing firms and their impact on the U.S. job market.