
Diversity Boosts Profits: India Inc Study
Study reveals diverse Indian companies see 50% higher profits. Analysis of 840 companies shows a strong link between inclusivity and PAT. But, significant gender gap persists in leadership. Mumbai, Jul 10 (PTI) With more and more companies prioritising inclusivity, a study has revealed that the most diverse companies delivered 50

Diverse firms earn 50% more profit but inclusion gaps persist, finds study
As more businesses focus on inclusivity, a new study shows that the most diverse companies report 50 per cent higher net profit compared to those with less diversity. According to HR advisory firm Marching Sheep’s Marching Sheep Inclusion Index 2025, about eight out of 10 industries analysed showed a positive

Indian firms with more women see higher returns, yet 63% have no women in key roles
Corporate gender diversity has become a defining factor in business performance, yet Indian companies remain reluctant to embrace women in leadership roles despite compelling financial evidence. A comprehensive analysis of 840 listed companies reveals a stark contradiction. Organisations with women on their boards and executive teams generate significantly higher profits,

Women in leadership boost profits, but most Indian companies still lag in inclusion: Report
Synopsis A new report reveals that companies with more women leaders have higher profits. However, women are underrepresented in key roles. Most companies lack women in important positions. The report highlights an ‘hourglass effect,’ with fewer women in mid-management. Experts urge companies to focus on meaningful participation. They suggest mentorship

50% higher profits reported in Indian firms with women leaders
Despite data showing that companies with women leaders are more profitable, the Marching Sheep Inclusion Index 2025 highlights a persistent and troubling gender gap in leadership roles. As per the study, Indian companies with women leaders see 50% better profits. In Short Firms with more women leaders saw 50% higher

Pride Month 2025: LGBTQ+ Inclusion In Corporate India As A Year-Round Practice Rather Than A Cursory Event
As Pride Month comes to an end this June 30th, let’s take stock of what all-year LGBTQ+ inclusion would actually look like in corporate culture. Every year, around June 1st, something strange and almost ceremonial takes place in corporate offices across India. Logos bloom into rainbows. HR teams frantically schedule

Pride Month 2025: Is your allyship just a hashtag?
As brands drown their social media in rainbow colours, queer creators dive into ‘rainbow washing’, and how genuine support versus a performative one can create tangible change. It’s that time of the year when rainbow hues take over social media, and not so subtly announce that Pride Month is here.

6 months is barely anything’: As Deepika Padukone allegedly seeks shorter hours post-motherhood, Indian working mothers weigh in
“You ask any mother, six months is barely anything. You barely get to feel human in those months,” said Snigdha Ghosh Roy, 41, who had two children 16 months apart. Her experience echoes the harsh reality many Indian working women face today. When reports emerged that Deepika Padukone had allegedly exited two

Micro-Shifts, Unbossing… GenZ Is Changing Workplaces
The 9-to-5 structure feels outdated to the Gen Z generation, observes Sonica Aron, founder of the HR consultancy firm, Marching Sheep. I’ve spent the last decade helping organisations evolve their people practices and if there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s this: Workforce dynamics are changing. Rapidly. Irreversibly. Much

International HR Day 2025: How HR Professionals Drive Culture, Care, And Change
As the backbone of any successful organisation, HR professionals remainthe unsung heroes who shape the culture, foster care, and drive change that propels companies forward. On International HR Day 2025,we take a moment to acknowledge theirtireless efforts.Sonica Aron, Founder & Managing Partner ofMarching Sheep, authored this article to highlight the

Listen, Support, Take Action: Creating Safer Spaces For Women At Work
The phrase “safe spaces for women at work” often conjures up conversations around physical safety or protection from harassment. While these are undeniably important, true safety goes far deeper. A truly safe workplace is one where women feel psychologically secure, emotionally respected, and free to voice their thoughts without fear

Accessibility and Inclusivity at Workplace, a Culture, not Compliance
As the world moves toward greater inclusivity, workplaces are increasingly adopting measures to support individuals with diverse abilities. While some organisations genuinely embed inclusivity into their culture, others do so merely to meet compliance requirements. “Inclusion is a process and not a time effort—it takes ongoing action and refinement. It

