At Square Yards, Tanuj Shori made a decision that many thought was impossible in Indian real estate:
moving to a 5-day work week.
When the announcement went out, the reaction was disbelief.
Messages poured in. Rumours flew.
“This can’t be true.”
But the bet wasn’t about fewer hours.
It was about better output.
What the team quickly realised was simple:
the productivity gained from a focused 5-day week — and the ability to attract and retain high-quality talent — far outweighed any extra hours squeezed out of weekends.
People worked with more intent.
Burnout reduced.
The company scaled faster, not slower.
Looking back, Tanuj calls it one of the best decisions they ever made.
In this episode of The Blume Podcast, Karthik Reddy sits down with Tanuj Shori to unpack the leadership calls that helped Square Yards grow — including why trusting people’s time can be a competitive advantage.
🎧 Watch the full episode for more lessons on building durable, people-first companies