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Deaf Inclusion at Work: An India Guide for International Day of Sign Languages
Every year on September 23, the world observes “International Day of Sign Languages” – a strong reminder that communication paves the pathway to inclusion. India’s National Association of the Deaf estimates that 18 million people, roughly 1 percent of the Indian population, are deaf. For Indian employers, this is more than a symbolic date—it is
Q&A with Dr Saundarya Rajesh on the 2026 Avtar & Seramount “Best Companies for Women in India” Findings and the Dip in Women’s Representation
Avtar & Seramount’s flagship benchmarking study, Best Companies for Women in India, enters its 11th edition with 387 companies participating this year, of which 125 made it to the Best Companies list. The 11-year BCWI journey has brought significant progress, but this year’s data is a reminder that progress cannot be taken for granted. Women’s
Q&A with Dr Saundarya Rajesh on the 2026 Avtar & Seramount “Best Companies for Women in India” Findings and the Dip in Women’s Representation
Avtar & Seramount’s flagship benchmarking study, Best Companies for Women in India, enters its 11th edition with 387 companies participating this year, of which 125 made it to the Best Companies list. The 11-year BCWI journey has brought significant progress, but this year’s data is a reminder that progress cannot be taken for granted. Women’s
Q&A with Dr Saundarya Rajesh on the 2026 Avtar & Seramount “Best Companies for Women in India” Findings and the Dip in Women’s Representation
Avtar & Seramount’s flagship benchmarking study, Best Companies for Women in India, enters its 11th edition with 387 companies participating this year, of which 125 made it to the Best Companies list. The 11-year BCWI journey has brought significant progress, but this year’s data is a reminder that progress cannot be taken for granted. Women’s
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
TVS Motor Company’s Transformative DEI Path
TVS Motor Company’s Transformative DEI Path TVS Motor Company is creating a more inclusive workplace through ASCENT for Women, The Unnati Program
Transunion GCC India’s Well-rounded DEI Approach
Transunion GCC India’s Well-rounded DEI Approach TransUnion is building an inclusive GCC through programmes such as i-Refer, i-Grow and the 3-6-3 career
The Inspiring Path of Abbott in DEI
The Inspiring Path of Abbott in DEI Abbott’s DEI journey is built on its 5 Pillars of Abbott India’s DEI Program, combining
Whitepapers
Global Gender Parity Sprint: Why India’s race is harder
The Global Gender Parity Sprint by the World Economic Forum, a public–private initiative to accelerate
Workplace Culture Trends of 2026: Realities shaping today’s workplaces
As workplaces navigate AI disruption, hybrid fatigue, generational complexity, and growing ideological divides, culture is
Podcasts
Career Pivots in a Tech-Driven World: From Business Function to Strategic Leadership
Career transitions, today, are less about changing roles and more about redefining value. In this podcast episode “Career Pivots in a Tech-Driven World: From Business Function …
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 …
