Labour and Employment Ministry Secretary Apurva Chandra highlights the increased flexibility this offers Indian employees, calling this move an “enabling provision in sync with the changing work culture”. But is this model sustainable, or does this reform hold power to reshape the work culture in our country? Nehaa thinks the Indian work culture is not built for boundaries. “If a four-day workweek leads to a 32-hour work week, it could lead to better productivity compared to today’s state. Saraf Furniture adopted the 4 day work week model back in 2023.

Source: Indian Express January 19, 2026 11:25 UTC