Women account for only 5% of CEOs in India’s listed companies: Primeinfobase report
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Why in news
A PRIME Database Group report highlights a significant gender disparity in Indian corporate leadership, where women hold only 5% of CEO positions despite holding 21% of board seats.
Background
The report indicates that while women's representation in board seats is at 21%, it drops to 5% for executive director or CEO roles. On the NSE main board, the percentage of listed companies with women directors increased from 97% to 98% as of February 2026.
Facts for Prelims
- FactWomen hold 5% of CEO positions in India's listed companies according to the PRIME Database Group report.
- FactWomen hold 21% of board seats in Indian listed companies.
- FactThe NSE main board saw an increase in companies with women directors from 97% to 98% by February 2026.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the structural barriers preventing women from ascending to top executive leadership in India's corporate sector despite increasing board representation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Structural bottleneck: 'Leaky bucket' phenomenon where leadership roles remain male-dominated despite board-level diversity
- Policy gap: Inadequate corporate infrastructure for childcare and work-life balance for female executives
Keywords: Gender Diversity · Corporate Governance · Leaky Bucket Phenomenon · Structural Inequality · Work-Life Balance
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