Corporate India finds itself caught in a contradiction. While women aspire to lead, the system meant to propel them forward continues to be rigid.

A report by the All-India Management Association (AIMA) and KPMG India reveals a yawning gap between women’s ambition and the truth of the corporate world.

According to the report, 79% of women aspire to leadership roles. Over half have their sights set on the C-suite. Yet, a poor progress report emerges.

Thirty per cent of the organisations showed no increase in women leaders over the past five years. That number is almost double of what it was in 2024.

The report states that 10% of organisations have no women in leadership positions. It’s a reminder of the disproportion that prevails in men and women’s numbers in leadership roles.

More things change, the more they remain the same

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