GENERAL1 Oct 2026
Chennai-based entrepreneur recalls working up to 14 hours/6.5 days at L&T: ‘Used to take permission for…’ - CNBC TV18
A Chennai entrepreneur says he worked 10 to 14 hours a day, 6.5 days a week, at L&T Construction between 1986 and 1994. His post has restarted India's debate on long work hours at project sites. Some say firms should hire more people instead. If you run a team, review shift lengths, rest breaks and overtime records before the next compliance check.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Sundara Rajan said he worked 10 to 14 hours a day, 6.5 days a week, at L&T Construction from 1986 to 1994.
- He said it was common for employees in the construction sector to work such long hours.
- He used to take four hours of permission on weekdays for personal work like banking, posting letters, calling home and getting a haircut.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you manage staff at a site or office, it may be worth checking your actual shift hours, weekly offs and overtime records against your HR policy, and getting a professional review if anything looks off.
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