Hustle Culture

'Hustle culture is seductive, but the promise of ‘grind now, enjoy later’ rarely delivers,' Nitu Mohanka stated in her post, adding that measuring success in hours rather than impact comes at a steep price. She argued that productivity significantly declines after 55 hours of work per week.

'Ghar jao': Swiggy CEO advises against hustle culture. 'Someone making sense,' says internet

Rohit Kapoor specifically advised against working late into the night and suggested "burning the midnight oil" is simply not needed. He also encouraged employees to spend time with their families instead of extending work hours unnecessarily.

Stress, burnout, anxiety and depression, the physical and mental toll of hustle culture

The pursuit of unrealistic productivity may lead to serious consequences, including burnout, chronic stress, and a decline in overall well-being. Constantly being in a state of stress, whether from tight deadlines, high expectations, or the pressure to outperform others, can lead to chronic anxiety and depression.

'Ugly side of hustle culture': Soshals founder, 25, ends up in hospital after all-nighters, poor diet

Kritarth Mittal described waking up one morning with a severe headache and persistent vomiting, symptoms that prompted his hospital visit. 'Hustle culture comes with a cost — some you incur right away and some over decades,' he wrote on X.

For PhonePe founders, hustle culture is overrated, weekends are only for family

According to Nigam, the fintech sector doesn't allow overworking and requires a stable approach.