Women in manufacturing

Vedanta has reported higher women’s participation across mines, plants, smelters, refineries and control centres, as the company targets 35% women’s workforce representation.

Bajaj Auto Foundation has announced a ₹400 crore commitment over ten years to support women engineering students through the Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarship for Women in Engineering, with financial aid, …

Maruti Suzuki has crossed 1,300 women employees across functions, driven by a focused effort to increase women’s participation on the shop floor at Gurugram and Manesar. The move highlights what …

India’s electronics manufacturing sector is reporting higher employability among women than men for entry-level shop-floor roles. The data points to stronger training outcomes, apprenticeship performance, and a larger question about …

Royal Enfield’s Cheyyar Plant in Tamil Nadu is set to become a 100% women-run facility — a landmark step for gender inclusion in India’s auto sector. As industry leaders like …

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited is setting a new benchmark for gender diversity in India’s automotive sector. From a first-of-its-kind Paint Technology Lab to adopting five women-only ITIs, the …

CEAT is redefining gender diversity in manufacturing with strategic hiring, inclusive policies like menstrual leave, and a focus on underrepresented communities. This story explores how CEAT is building the future …

The decline in women in engineering is a concerning trend. Women face systemic barriers, from classroom stereotypes to workplace biases, leading to fewer women entering and staying in the field. …

Despite progress in various job sectors, the gender gap on shop floors in manufacturing and industrial jobs remains significant. Companies like Tata Steel, L&T, MG Motor India, and Welspun India …