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Women's representation in Indian workplaces falls: Report. Women's representation in Indian workplaces has declined to 34.6 per cent in 2026, down from 35.7 per cent in 2025, according to 2026 Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI) study by Avtar and Seramount. A total of 387 companies participated this year, of which 125 made it to the Best Companies list. The participating organizations span a diverse range of industries. Of the Best Companies, 37 per cent are Indian companies and 63 per cent are MNCs. The decline in women's representation comes even as Top 10 companies held steadier at 42.8 per cent. After eleven years of steady gains, the data sends a clear message: progress cannot be taken for granted, the study noted. "If the trend severely impacts the number of women employed in India, then I believe that is a huge concern for the government," Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Managing Director, Avtar Career Creators said during a virtual press conference on Wednesday. Rajesh said that the decline comes amid a global pullback in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts following an executive order issued by US President Donald Trump in January 2025. She argued that multinational companies operating in India need an India-specific strategy focused on increasing women's participation in the workforce. She suggested that the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry could examine the issue. She also said Avtar was ready to prepare a policy guideline or white paper on practices companies could continue to follow in India. The 11th edition of the BCWI study covers 26,53,741 professionals, including 9,18,531 women, across more than 22 industries. The study tracks workforce profile, recruitment, retention, advancement, attrition, safety, parental benefits, work-life programmes and company culture. Share of women in Corporate Executive roles fell to 16.7 per cent among Best Companies this year, down from 20 per cent in 2025, the study said. Rajesh said women's leadership representation, which had increased consistently in previous years, has now fallen back to a level recorded in 2022. She described the reversal as a "cautious and extremely worrying trend", particularly as artificial intelligence is affecting jobs and, in her assessment, having a sharper impact on women. The participation of Indian companies in the benchmark, meanwhile, has increased, with their share rising from 25 per cent in 2021 to 37 per cent in 2026. According to the study, India-headquartered companies recorded lower women's representation at 31.4 per cent, compared with 41.1 per cent in American-headquartered companies and 39.2 per cent in other-foreign-headquartered companies operating in India. The gap widening further up the ladder, where women hold just 14.2 per cent of Corporate Executive roles versus 18 per cent and 20 per cent respectively. Within India itself, women's representation is strongest in South Indian metros: Bengaluru (41.1 per cent), Chennai (39.1 per cent) and Hyderabad (38.9 per cent), while Delhi-NCR lags at just 28.5 per cent, nearly 12 percentage points below the highest-performing city. The study also examined why women and men leave organizations. Attrition rates among Best Companies converge closely for both genders, at 20.4 per cent each. Access to better job opportunities remains the No. 1 reason to quit, cited by 89 per cent of women and 93 per cent of men. Health and wellbeing related challenges emerge as a bigger reason for women to exit than childcare responsibilities, a pattern that has now held for a second consecutive year. The Top 10 Best Companies for Women in India are Accenture Solutions, AXA XL, Barclays, EY, HDFC Life Insurance Company, Lear Corporation, Procter & Gamble, Tech Mahindra, TVS Motor Company and Vedanta Oil and Gas. The Top 10 Best Companies for Workplace Wellness are Accenture, Axis Bank, CGI, EY, HCLTech, HDFC Life Insurance, Infini, Omega, Tech Mahindra and Wipro. The Best Companies for ESG list includes ABB, Aptiv, Bosch, HCL, Infosys, Lear Corporation, Solenis, Tech Mahindra and Vedanta. Latest. September 10, 2026 September 9, 2026 Don't miss. September 10, 2026 September 9, 2026 ieeditor - September 9, 2026

Wendt India appoints Lakshmi Tulasi Inturi as Head- HR. Discover more Job Listings Management Wendt India Limited has appointed Lakshmi Tulasi Inturi as its Head of Human Resources, effective August 3, 2026. Human Resources Discover more Physical Asset Management Recruitment & Staffing In her new role, she will lead the company's HR function and focus on strengthening its people strategy, talent management, employee engagement and overall human resource framework. Extensive experience. Lakshmi brings more than 20 years of experience in human resources across manufacturing, engineering, chemicals and consumer goods industries. Over the course of her career, she has worked with leading organisations including Inteva Products, Tata Consumer Products, Solenis, LT Supercom India, Ashland Inc. and Moldtek Technologies. Before joining Wendt India, she was serving as Senior Strategic HR Business Partner at Inteva Products, where she managed HR operations, payroll and talent acquisition. Human Resources Prior to that, she spent over five years at Tata Consumer Products in multiple HR leadership roles. As Senior HR Business Partner for Integrated Finance, she supported corporate finance, business finance, strategy and mergers and acquisitions, legal, internal audit, investor relations, communications and the vending business. Earlier, she also served as Site HR Lead and HR Business Partner, overseeing HR operations at the manufacturing site. Previously in her career, Lakshmi held HR leadership positions at Solenis, where she played a key role in building shared service HR operations and managing talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, payroll, onboarding and employee engagement initiatives. She also gained valuable experience at Ashland Inc., LT Supercom India and Moldtek Technologies. Lakshmi holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing and Human Resources from VVISM. About Wendt India. Wendt India Limited is a leading manufacturer of super abrasives, precision grinding tools and machining solutions. A joint venture between Wendt GmbH, Germany, and the Murugappa Group, the company serves industries such as automotive, aerospace, engineering, steel, and cutting tools. It is known for its advanced manufacturing technologies and precision engineering solutions.

Solenis earns EcoVadis Platinum, ranking in top 1% globally. Seven-year run of top-tier performance includes four Platinum ratings since 2020 Filed under Sustainability. July 15, 2026 Solenis, a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions, has earned Platinum recognition from EcoVadis, placing the company in the top 1% of all companies assessed worldwide. The distinction underscores both the rigor of EcoVadis' methodology and the rarity of Platinum status, awarded to companies ranking in the top 1% of performance globally across environmental, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement criteria. With this recognition, Solenis extends a seven-year streak of top-tier sustainability performance, ranking in at least the top 5% globally every year since 2020 and achieving four Platinum ratings since 2022. "Sustained performance at this level doesn't happen by chance," said John Panichella, Chief Executive Officer, Solenis. "Earning EcoVadis Platinum again reflects the consistency of our approach and the accountability we've built into how we operate worldwide." "EcoVadis evaluates both the strength of management systems and measurable results," said Dr. Lotta Kanto Öqvist, Chief Sustainability Officer, Solenis. "Returning to Platinum reinforces that we are continuing to strengthen our programs, expand transparency and deliver measurable progress across our operations and value chain." EcoVadis assessments are based on internationally recognized sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, United Nations Global Compact, and ISO 26000, and are conducted through a structured, evidence-based assessment and percentile ranking methodology.