Women hold only 19% of C-suite roles in India, with work-life integration and gender bias as significant barriers. Targeted talent searches and systemic changes are necessary to improve gender diversity in leadership. Attrition rates are still high post-pandemic, and a shortage of qualified women candidates further hinders progress. Organisational culture improvements are crucial.
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