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

Shaadi.com founder and Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal has weighed in on the controversy surrounding a statement made by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman SN Subrahmanyan. The remark, which suggested employees should work 90 hours a week, including Sundays, to remain competitive, sparked significant backlash online.

In an undated video that went viral, Subramanian questioned the need for employees to stay home, saying: “What are you doing sitting at home? How long can you stare at your wife? How long can wives stare at their husbands? Go to the office and start working.”

In response to this comment, Anupam Mittal gave a cheeky reply to X, saying: “But sir, if husband and wife don’t look out for each other, how will we still be the most populous country in the world?”

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

Adding to the conversation, industrialist Anand Mahindra made a hilarious comment during a recent interaction: “My wife is gorgeous. I love staring at her.”

Billionaire and Chairman of RPG Group, Harsh Goenka, also shared his views on X, taking a stand against the idea of ​​employees working on Sundays.

“90 hours a week? Why don’t we rename Sunday to ‘sun duty’ and make the ‘day off’ a mythical concept!” he quipped. “What I believe in is working hard and smart, but turning life into a permanent desk shift?” This is a recipe for burnout, not success. Work-life balance isn’t optional, it’s necessary. Well, that’s my point!

In response to the growing rhetoric, an L&T spokesperson clarified the intent behind the president’s comments. “At L&T, nation building is at the heart of our mission. For more than eight decades, we have shaped India’s infrastructure, industries and technology capabilities. We believe this is India’s Decade – a time that requires collective dedication and effort to drive progress and realize our shared vision of To become a developed country.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors’ statements reflect this greater ambition, as he emphasizes that extraordinary results require extraordinary effort. “At L&T, we are committed to fostering a culture where passion, purpose and performance drive us forward,” the L&T spokesperson said.