A study released in March by Fortune India and SP Jain Institute of Management and Research highlighted a similar gender gap in leadership across Indian industries.
Even when using a broader definition of ‘executive’, which includes corporate officers, directors, auditors, and executive officers, the proportion of women in senior positions remains critically low.
Biases in hiring practices and corporate culture further hinder women’s advancement, particularly in profit-and-loss (P&L) roles, where organisations are hesitant to appoint women due to stereotypes about their commitment and mobility.
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