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India Inc Boardroom Diversity Stagnant

Women's representation on top company boards remains unchanged over four years.

New York Editorial News Desk November 3, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Women hold 20% of seats on Nifty 100 company boards.
  • Independent directors under 50 have declined in number.
  • 17 companies lack required independent directors.

A recent report indicates that women continue to hold 20% of seats on the boards of Nifty 100 companies, a figure that has remained unchanged for the past four years.

The report also highlights a decline in the number of independent directors under the age of 50 on these boards.

Among the findings, 17 companies, mostly state-owned, were identified as not meeting the required number of independent directors.

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