In response to the clip that has gone viral on social media, Harsh Goenka, industrialist and chairman of RPG Group, called these comments “baffling.” He reposted the video on X and wrote, “It’s baffling to see anyone advocate for a toxic environment.”

Ashneer Grover in an old video clip can be heard saying that a place where people screams of toxic work culture is the best place, because real work is only being done there.

Grover in the video argues that the most productive offices are often labeled as toxic, stating, "If anyone is saying an office has a toxic culture, then that one is the best."

Indian businessman Ashneer Grover, during an event, said workplaces labeled as having a "toxic culture," are more productive, and triggered debates online.

RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka has raised concerns about toxic work environments following the death of a 26-year-old EY employee. The incident has sparked widespread discussions on social media. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed an investigation into the matter,