India has been ranked 13th among the world's most overworked countries, according to a recent report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). On average, Indian employees work 46.7 hours each week, with a staggering 51% of the workforce logging 49 or more hours. This positions India as the second highest in terms of prolonged working hours globally.

👉 Top 10 Most Overworked Countries
Bhutan - 54.4 hours/week (61% workforce over 49 hours)
United Arab Emirates - 50.9 hours/week (39%)
Lesotho - 50.4 hours/week (36%)
Congo - 48.6 hours/week (26%)
Qatar - 48 hours/week (32%)
Liberia - 47.7 hours/week (36%)
Mauritania - 47.6 hours/week
Lebanon - 47.6 hours/week
Mongolia - 47.3 hours/week
Jordan - 47 hours/week
The findings have sparked discussions on work-life balance and labor policies in India, especially in light of comments from business leaders advocating for even longer work weeks to maintain competitiveness. As L&T chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan suggested, some believe that working up to 90 hours a week could be necessary for success.

👉 “While we push for productivity, we must also consider the well-being of our workforce,” reflects a concerned industry expert.

This situation raises an engaging question: How can India balance economic growth with the mental and physical health of its workers?

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