Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Women in Leadership Reach 20% in Best Companies in India
A study by Avtar and Seramount looked at how women are doing in the workplace in India.
They found that 20% of leadership roles in the best companies are held by women.
Overall, about 36% of employees in these companies are women.
The study also looked at companies that are good at including people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people, and different generations.
They also found the best companies for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, focusing on things like energy efficiency and solar power.
Many companies are making efforts to improve their workplaces and make them more inclusive.
Women's representation in leadership has reached 20% in the Best Companies in India.
Overall women's representation in these companies is 35.7%.
Health and well-being challenges are a key factor for women leaving the workforce.
The Most Inclusive Companies Index (MICI) highlights inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PwD), LGBTQ+, generations, and cultural diversity.
Avtar also announced the Top 10 Best Companies for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance).
- Who
- Avtar and Seramount
- What
- Released findings from the Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI) listing and the Most Inclusive Companies Index (MICI) and Top ESG Companies.
- When
- 2025 (based on 2025 data)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To assess and recognize companies promoting women's leadership, inclusion, and ESG practices.
- Women in Leadership
- 20%
- Overall Women's Representation
- 35.7%
- Top Sector for Women in Leadership
- Pharma (24.8%)
- Top Sector for Workforce Gender Diversity
- Professional Services (44.6%)
- Attrition Rate
- Around 20%
- Companies included in Study
- 365