A report by Primeinfobase reveals that women occupy just 5% of CEO or managing director roles in India's listed companies. Despite progress in boardroom diversity, women account for only 10% of executive directorships. The findings underscore ongoing challenges in gender representation at the top levels of corporate India.
India's corporate landscape continues to show stark gender disparities in leadership, according to a recent analysis from Primeinfobase. The report examines positions in listed companies and finds that women represent a mere 5% of CEOs or managing directors (MDs). This figure highlights the limited access to the highest executive roles, even as broader efforts to enhance boardroom diversity have yielded some gains.
Further details from the report indicate that women hold only 10% of executive directorships. These statistics point to persistent structural barriers that hinder women's advancement into senior positions. The analysis also notes a widening gender gap, not just in leadership opportunities but also in compensation within these roles.
The underrepresentation persists despite regulatory pushes, such as mandates for women on boards, which have improved diversity at non-executive levels. However, translating that progress to executive suites remains elusive. Primeinfobase's data draws from India's listed firms, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to address these imbalances in corporate governance and pay equity.
This report arrives amid global discussions on gender equality in business, offering a snapshot of India's challenges in fostering inclusive leadership.
