While gender diversity has become a buzzword in corporate India, real inclusion still remains a work in progress. The Marching Sheep Inclusion Index 2025, which studied 840 listed companies across 30 sectors, has brought forward both promising and troubling findings about women’s representation in leadership.

The report shows that companies with greater gender diversity in leadership or more women leaders deliver 50% higher profits after tax (PAT%), proving that inclusion is not just ethical but also profitable.

These sectors ranged from Steel, Pharma, and BFSI to FMCG and IT. However, a closer look at the data highlights serious issues in representation, especially at decision-making levels.

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