Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Shveta Arya on Gender Bias in Business
Shveta Arya, who is the Managing Director of Cummins India Ltd, talks about the challenges she faces as a woman in a leadership position.
Even though she has been with the company for nine years, some customers still struggle to believe she understands the products and won't make eye contact with her.
She says that while some people may have changed, society as a whole hasn't.
Arya finds that having her voice heard in meetings is one of the biggest challenges she faces.
She believes that women in decision-making positions still face gender bias.
Shveta Arya, Managing Director of Cummins India Ltd, discusses gender bias in business leadership.
Despite nine years at the company, some customers still doubt her expertise and avoid eye contact.
Arya finds that having her voice heard in meetings is a significant challenge.
She believes that while some individuals may have changed, societal attitudes towards women in leadership have not.
Arya emphasizes that women in decision-making positions still face gender bias.
- Who
- Shveta Arya, Managing Director of Cummins India Ltd
- What
- Gender bias faced by women in business leadership
- When
- Ongoing, with recent reflections from Arya
- Where
- India, specifically in the business environment
- Why
- Societal attitudes and biases against women in leadership roles
- Name
- Shveta Arya
- Position
- Managing Director, Cummins India Ltd
- Company
- Cummins India Ltd
- Years at Company
- 9 years
- Role Duration
- 1 year