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50% higher profits reported in Indian firms with women leaders

50% higher profits reported in Indian firms with women leaders

India Today10 hours ago
While gender diversity has become a buzzword in corporate India, real inclusion still remains a work in progress. The Marching Sheep Inclusion Index 2025, which studied 840 listed companies across 30 sectors, has brought forward both promising and troubling findings about women's representation in leadership.The report shows that companies with greater gender diversity in leadership or more women leaders deliver 50% higher profits after tax (PAT%), proving that inclusion is not just ethical but also profitable.advertisementThese sectors ranged from Steel, Pharma, and BFSI to FMCG and IT. However, a closer look at the data highlights serious issues in representation, especially at decision-making levels.MAJORITY OF COMPANIES LACK WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
A key finding from the report is that 63.45% of companies had zero women in Key Managerial Positions (KMPs). Women comprise just 22% of the overall employee base in these companies -- lower than the 28% reported by the Periodic Urban Labour Force Survey (2023-24).While board-level representation may appear healthy due to compliance norms, the middle layer -- where future leaders are nurtured -- is alarmingly sparse.The report outlines a clear 'hourglass effect' on women's corporate journeys: a healthy number at entry level and on boards, but a sharp decline in the middle levels.This suggests that while hiring has improved, retention and internal mobility policies are not robust enough to support women mid-career.CALL FOR STRUCTURAL, NOT SYMBOLIC, CHANGESonica Aron, Founder and Managing Partner of Marching Sheep, emphasised that the real need goes beyond just increasing the number of women present. 'We don't just need more women in the room; we need them at the table, influencing decisions and shaping strategy,' she said.She stressed that true inclusion isn't about numbers but about shifting power dynamics -- a change that remains largely missing.According to her, inclusion is not about surface-level representation but about providing access, authority, and accountability. 'The business case is closed. The call to action is urgent; listen deeply, act decisively, and reimagine leadership to reflect the world we actually live in,' she added.From mentorship and leadership development to flexible work policies and promotion equity, the report offers a roadmap for meaningful change. It also urges regulators, HR leaders, and CXOs to take ownership of the inclusion agenda.DIVERSITY BOOSTS BOTH PROFITS AND PURPOSEBeyond profit, the report stresses that diversity builds long-term organisational resilience. Inclusion, it says, is a moral imperative, not just a checkbox for CSR.Unless companies address internal systems of access, power, and accountability, discussions on inclusion will remain performative.- Ends
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50% higher profits reported in Indian firms with women leaders
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50% higher profits reported in Indian firms with women leaders

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