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From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: ESG Investment Trends Shaping India in 2026
ESG used to be just another three letter acronym in board room presentations; but that’s not true as Environmental, Social, and Governance factors have evolved in 2026. They are no longer regulatory checkboxes but powerful drivers of business value and investor confidence across India. The Perfect Storm: Why ESG Matters Now More Than Ever ESG
Inclusion by Design: How India’s New Labor Law Works for Employees with Disabilities
At a time when India is positioning itself as a global economic powerhouse, workplace inclusion can no longer remain a peripheral conversation. An inclusive labor ecosystem is not only a matter of social justice, but economic necessity. Across industries and geographies, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) continue to face persistent and most often, invisible barriers in
Extensive media spotlight on Top Cities for Women in India 2025 Report
The release of Avtar’s 2025 Top Cities for Women in India (TCWI) study garnered extensive media coverage across leading publications in multiple languages. Top Cities for Women in India or TCWI study is a call for organizations and policymakers to come together in creating inclusive and safe urban spaces. This initiative is a spotlight on
AI, Data and the Future of ESG Measurement
For years, ESG measurement had been a challenge with inconsistent data, manual work, and reporting what is available. ESG has now entered a new phase where AI and data infrastructure make the reporting a forward looking intelligent capability that informs strategy, risk and growth. AI as we all will agree does not replace human judgement
Reports
Why We Work – Pan India research by Avtar, sponsored by EY GDS
“Why We Work” is a landmark, first-of-its-kind pan-India research by Avtar, sponsored by EY GDS, exploring what drives India’s diverse workforce. At a time when the nation is experiencing transformational economic, social, and technological change, this study offers an in-depth view of India’s diverse workforce of over 500 million individuals. Engaging over 10,000 professionals across
Women in STEM: The India Story
Women in STEM – The India Story is a landmark, pan-India research by Avtar and CII, in examining the realities shaping women’s participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in India. At a time when India is advancing toward its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, the study offers a comprehensive view of how gender, education, work
Engendering the Indian Construction Industry
Engendering the Indian Construction Industry This report, developed by EFI, CII, and ILO, in partnership with Avtar, examines gender inequality in India’s construction sector, which contributes 9% to GDP but employs only 7 million women out of 57 million workers. Women remain significantly underrepresented in leadership and technical roles, holding only 1.4% of managerial or
Case Study
Case Study on enhancing awareness about biases through Non-conscious Bias Training
B-DivIne: Non-conscious Bias training The Scenario An Indian Multinational conglomerate with business interests across a wide range of industrial sectors like infrastructure,
Case Study on nurturing inclusive behaviors through Inclusion by design training
Inclusion by Design training The Scenario A multinational technology company in the space of business consulting and outsourcing, decided to move into
Case Study: How ‘Benchmarking’ helped improve maternity retention for a Manufacturing giant
Benchmarking The Scenario Knowledge of its market standing is critical for any business. The same goes for an organization’s DEI practices, to
Whitepapers
Policy or People What Really Drives Inclusion
In 2026, the landscape of inclusion is being reshaped by rapid technological advancement, evolving geopolitical
Podcasts
From Execution to Influence: The Evolving Role of Women Leaders
Women leaders are often recognised for flawless execution—but true leadership growth begins when execution evolves into influence. In this episode, From Execution to Influence: The …
Hiring, nurturing and advancing women talent
Swati Kamat, Head of Managed Services Operate at Ericsson, sheds light on the end-to-end approach needed to not only attract the right talent among women …
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