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India's Infrastructure Boom: Why Women's Leadership Lags in a Century-Building Industry

India's Infrastructure Boom: Why Women's Leadership Lags in a Century-Building Industry

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CNBC TV18•05-03-2026, 11:17

India's Infrastructure Boom: Why Women's Leadership Lags in a Century-Building Industry

•India's infrastructure sector is booming, with capital spending at ₹11.21 lakh crore and projected to reach ₹25.31 trillion by 2026.
•Despite the industry's long-term vision for projects, women's leadership development remains in its early stages, a structural anomaly.
•Corporate data shows a decline in women leaders in 30% of companies over five years, with representation diminishing at higher levels.
•Heavy industry's male dominance is due to original design, not talent; leadership requires deep operational and technical expertise.
•Investors are increasingly using diversity metrics in ESG, recognizing gender representation as vital for governance and resilience.

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