New research shows women’s leadership gains are beginning to slip. The decline reveals deeper problems in succession planning, sponsorship, feeder roles and enterprise decision-making.
Gender Diversity
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Indra Nooyi’s remark has reopened a familiar question: India has more women CEOs than before, but are companies building enough routes for professional women to reach the top?
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Women in Security Survey 2026: 97% Want More Opportunities for Women, But the Leadership Gap Remains
The Women in Security Survey 2026 finds strong support for women’s inclusion in India’s security sector, but underrepresentation, discrimination and weak leadership pipelines remain.
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Female Workforce Participation is not only a social priority. It is a corporate productivity strategy. Companies that help women enter, stay, return, and lead can strengthen talent pipelines, reduce attrition, …
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Women’s Representation in IAS Hits 41%. Now Comes the Harder Test of Power
by Kabir Jainby Kabir JainWomen’s Representation in IAS has reached nearly 41% in the 2024 batch, marking one of the strongest signs of gender diversity in India’s top administrative pipeline. But the real question …
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KPMG’s 2026 study shows that women in India want leadership roles, including the C-suite, but corporate progress is slowing. With promotions seen as less fair, mid-career exits rising, and representation …
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Women at BP represent a growing shift in an industry that has historically sidelined them. From rising leadership numbers to stronger support systems, BP’s gender inclusion journey shows how change …
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The State Bank of India (SBI) has unveiled an ambitious plan to enhance gender diversity, aiming for a 30% women workforce by 2030. Through initiatives like ‘Empower Her,’ health programmes, …
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Priya Nair’s appointment as Hindustan Unilever’s first woman CEO in 92 years is historic—but also deeply telling. This article explores the corporate gender gap that kept capable women from top …
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The Marching Sheep Inclusion Index 2025 reveals a striking reality—63% of Indian companies have no women in key roles. This article unpacks the findings, explores why leadership pipelines are failing …