Women's share of corporate executive roles fell to 16.7 per cent
The share of women in corporate executive roles among companies benchmarked by Avtar and Seramount fell to 16.7 percent from 20 percent, the first reversal in the study's eleven years.
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Diversity, equity & inclusion.
Hyundai Motor India targets 20 per cent women in its executive workforce by 2030
Hyundai Motor India wants women in one in five executive roles by 2030, from just over 8 percent today. On current headcount that implies roughly 480 more women in four years.
Maruti Suzuki enhances women participation
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”) has made significant strides in promoting gender diversity and inclusion. In the last two years, the company has systematically increased the hiring of women in vehicle manufacturing and engine transmission roles at its Gurugram and Manesar facilities. These women recruits play crucial role in
Swaniti Initiative and Purpose chart strategies for gender-inclusive freight electrification
Swaniti Initiative and Purpose organised a dialogue bringing together 4 women parliamentarians, women truck drivers, and women fleet operators to chart strategies for gender-inclusive freight electrification. The dialogue shed light on the lived experiences of women in freight and focused on how women can emerge as leaders to shape
Vedanta strengthens inclusion across businesses
Ahead of International Transgender Day of Visibility, Vedanta Limited, (NSE: VEDL), India’s leading metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power, and technology conglomerate, reaffirmed its commitment to building an inclusive and equitable workplace, with 75 transgender employees currently working across its businesses. The company has steadily expanded representation and
BMW Group India’s ‘Women Power Drive’
BMW Group India is thrilled to announce ‘Women Power Drive’ 2026, an unprecedented pan-India initiative that will unite women customers from BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad on 7 March 2026. Held in recognition of International Women’s Day, the event will honour the strength, passion, and unstoppable spirit of
Avtar’s 4th Edition of TWCI 2025
According to the 2025 Best Companies for Women in India (including 125 frontrunner companies), 20% of Corporate Executives in India are women. The importance of women in business is being valued at a global scale, and India is in line to join the bandwagon. To measure the influence of Indian
DP World and Women Entrepreneurship Platform
DP World and Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), today announced a joint initiative ‘We Rise -Women Entrepreneurs Reimagining Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprises’ program. This program under the aegis of Award to Reward (ATR) initiative of WEP will help women entrepreneurs in India to scale their businesses globally through trade facilitation, mentorship,
JSW MG Motor India Deploys 80% Women
JSW MG Motor India announced that its battery assembly shop in Halol, Gujarat has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching 80% gender diversity across operations. This facility is responsible for assembling the battery packs of MG Comet and MG Windsor, producing an average of 140 units/ day.
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International Women's Day 2025
Bizmudra has a look at various businesses celebrating their contribution towards creating diversity on this International Women's Day
MD & CEO, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles, Vinod Aggarwal says, "As the logistics and commercial vehicle industry transforms, we are encouraged to see more women take on pivotal roles.
The Unstoppable Power of Women in Business
By Puunam Kaushik, dy. md, Meteoric Biopharmaceuticals
We celebrate International Women's Day 2025, with the theme "Accelerate Action," it is time to reflect on the remarkable journey of women in business and leadership. This theme is a call to push forward, to break barriers, and to
Ecom Express Champions Women Delivery Partners
during the peak festive delivery season
In a bid to empower women in the logistics sector, Ecom Express Limited (“Ecom Express”), India’s only pure-play B2C e-commerce logistics solutions provider, is actively empowering women in the logistics sector during the peak festive delivery season. With a surge in
EmpowerHER in Tech
Celebrating the Conclusion of a Transformative Journey for Aspiring Women Technologists
After a transformative seven-month journey, the EmpowerHER in Tech program draws to an end, significantly contributing to bridging the gender gap in the technology sector.
Launched on January 20, 2024, in the Vasai-Virar region, Maharashtra, this initiative
Kiran Bedi unveils Eveready’s Siren Torch for women’s safety
Eveready Industries India Ltd (EIIL), India’s No.1 battery brand synonymous with power, performance, and reliability along with India’s First Woman IPS Officer, Dr. Kiran Bedi unveiled a first-of-its-kind flashlight with safety alarm - the Eveready Siren Torch. This market disruptor and pioneering siren flashlight emits
AccelHERate Mumbai 2024
HerKey Unveils Major Initiatives to Propel Gender Diversity in Corporate India
AccelHERate Mumbai 2024, powered by HerKey, marked a significant occasion in fostering diversity and inclusion within the corporate landscape of India. The event successfully gathered over 150 senior delegates from top corporates, highlighting a collective dedication to enhancing gender
Ambuja Cements Drives Social Change by Empowering Women through Waste Management
Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Group driven by its commitment to social responsibility, continues to uplift marginalized communities through its CSR arm, particularly by supporting Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Recently, Pooja SHG, comprised of women from the Dewar community, received a significant order
JK Tyre WIAA 'Women’s Rally to Valley' 2024 Kicks off
Around 300 women in 100 cars participated in the rally, raising awareness of the different socioeconomic concerns that women face in society
The highly anticipated annual event for women in motorsports, the JK Tyre WIAA Women's Rally to Valley, was flagged off today from the National Sports Club