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Breaking Stereotypes

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A COLOURFUL WORLD • THE PAINTS INDUSTRY IS SET TO SEE VIBRANT OPPORTUNITIES AND REMARKABLE GROWTH IN BOTH DECORATIVE AND INDUSTRIAL SEGMENTS, WITH FESTIVAL AND WEDDING SEASONS BUOYING DEMAND. TAKE A LOOK AT SOME KEY NUMBERS:

POWER WOMEN • THERE HAS BEEN A NOTICEABLE IMPROVEMENT IN GENDER DIVERSITY ON CORPORATE BOARDS IN INDIA, BECAUSE OF THE COMPANIES ACT OF 2013 THAT MANDATED ALL PUBLICLY LISTED COMPANIES TO APPOINT AT LEAST ONE FEMALE DIRECTOR. THE INCLUSION OF WOMEN DIRECTORS IS INCREASINGLY SEEN AS AN ESSENTIAL ASPECT OF GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE. LET’S SEE HOW THE PRESENCE OF WOMEN HAS CHANGED IN NSE-LISTED COMPANIES OVER THE YEARS:

Ambuja Checks into Orient • The Adani Group-owned company has made five buyouts in less than two years and is hungry for more

“Viksit Bharat in reach if female workers increase” • Franziska Ohnsorge, the World Bank’s Chief Economist for South Asia, on trends in female labour force participation rate, policy measures, and more

A PERFECT SCRIPT? • Adar Poonawalla’s decision to invest ₹1,000 crore in Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is certainly intriguing

Empowering Data-Driven Decision-Making: DiLytics Technologies

“India presents tremendous growth opportunities for IHH” • IHH Healthcare Group CEO Prem Kumar Nair on the India story, the next big opportunity, and more

TRANSFORMING EDUCATION THROUGH INNOVATION, Al & EMPOWERMENT • Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff’s journey started in a very offbeat setting than what we perceive as today. She hails from royal lineage and grew up as a princess of a conventional royal family of Odissa. Her transformation into an outstanding leader who has changed the definition of how innovation and creativity can be used to enhance educational practices is metamorphic. Over the 3 decades since she ventured into her chosen field, she has become a relentless advocate for integrating the latest technology into education and reshaping the learning experiences to meet the dynamic demands of the future.

QUEENS OF THE MARKET • THE NUMBER OF WOMEN FUND MANAGERS HAS MORE THAN DOUBLED FROM 18 IN 2017 TO 42 IN 2023. HOWEVER, WOMEN FUND MANAGERS STILL MAKE UP ONLY 8.88% OF THE TOTAL FUND MANAGERS PRESENT IN INDIA

A RISING FORCE

MS. BITHIKA ANAND: INNOVATIVE LEADER & MENTOR FOR LAW FIRMS AND LEGAL TALENT - CREATING BLUEPRINT FOR TRANSFORMATION OF LEGAL SECTOR • In the rapidly progressing world of law firm management and talent acquisition, Ms. Bithika Anand stands as a pioneering figure who has transformed India’s legal sector with her visionary approach. As the founder and CEO of two groundbreaking firms-Legal League Consulting (LLC) and Human Elevation (HE), she has made significant strides in establishing industry standards and providing management solutions that meet the demands of the transitionary phase of the legal sector.

WINDS OF CHANGE • IT’S STILL NOT EASY TO BE A WORKING WOMAN IN THE COUNTRY AND MAKE IT TO THE TOP. BUT COMPANIES ARE WORKING TO INCENTIVISE AND RETAIN WOMEN EMPLOYEES IN THE WORKFORCE BY OFFERING A RANGE OF BENEFITS

AN UPHILL BATTLE

IMPEDIMENTS AT THE WORKPLACE

Growing Under Pressure • Nisaba Godrej has ensured that GCPL’s growth stays on track even during tough times

MAKING A BOLD BET • Schauna Chauhan is making a big bet on dairy, a difficult space in India, while also diversifying Parle’s portfolio

THE STRATEGIST • A. Manimekhalai, through her strategic vision, is setting new benchmarks in banking

Custodian of Heritage • For Good Earth Founder Anita Lal, the recipe for success is to do what you are...