India Inc's Female CEO Ranks Dominated by Promoter Women; Professional Leaders Scarce

• Out of 130 women MDs/CEOs in listed Indian companies, 63% belong to promoter families.
• Only 5% of NSE-listed companies have a woman MD or CEO, showing little improvement over five years.
• Women's representation sharply declines at senior levels, from 23% of the workforce to just 5% of MDs/CEOs.
• Male Executive Directors earn 74% more than their female counterparts, highlighting a significant gender pay gap.
• The 2014 mandate for a woman director often led to appointing promoter relatives, not truly enhancing diversity.