Finshots Daily Why India needs the Right to Disconnect
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Dec 11, 2025 The discussion centers on India's proposed Right to Disconnect bill, which aims to combat the always-on work culture and rising burnout rates, with 59% of employees reportedly affected. The host highlights how technology has blurred work-life boundaries, contrasting it with a time when work ended at the factory gate. The podcast also explores global developments, particularly France's early adoption of similar laws, and the urgent need for reforms in India, especially in the wake of remote working during the pandemic.
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Work-Home Boundary Has Disappeared
- The digital shift erased the clear boundary between work and home for millions of Indians.
- This always-on culture contributes to high burnout rates and blurred personal time.
Burnout Is Underreported In India
- Surveys show a large share of Indian employees report burnout, but many affected workers likely remain uncounted.
- This suggests the true scale of burnout in India may be substantially larger than published numbers indicate.
France Set The Precedent In 2017
- France led the global push by passing a Right to Disconnect law in 2017, prompting other countries to follow.
- India, however, did not adopt such laws and workers continued to face after-hours demands.