Industry Trends

Women’s Day Special: Women make up 40% of IT workforce, so why are billion-dollar deals still dominated by men?

International Women's Day 2026: Despite strong female representation in the IT workforce, men continue to dominate multi-million dollar dealmaking roles. However, a growing number of women leaders are now stepping into key positions, driving strategic deals and challenging the industry's gender paradox. These women are actively shaping major transformations and acquisitions, signaling a shift towards greater influence.

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India Inc bats for more women to play long game

Companies such as RPG, Vedanta, Flipkart and DBS Bank are providing more flexibility to women employees, including making it easier for them to return to work after a career break, along with organising leadership training and mentorship, and artificial intelligence (AI) skilling.

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From operational planning to aviation safety, women take on key roles at upcoming Noida airport

The airport, which recently received its aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is expected to begin passenger services within the next one-and-a-half to two months, officials said. Spread across more than 1,300 hectares in its first phase, it has been developed with a single runway and terminal building capable of handling around 12 million passengers annually.

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Perception vs Process: Why HR leaders must safeguard procedural integrity in modern workplaces

In modern professional ecosystems, perception often travels faster than process. Informal conversations, partial information, and workplace interpretations can quickly shape narratives about organizational decisions. While perception influences how employees experience leadership and workplace culture, it cannot replace structured processes that ensure fairness, transparency, and consistency. For HR and business leaders, the challenge lies in balancing these two forces. This article explores how perception shapes workplace narratives, why procedural discipline remains essential for organizational credibility, and how HR leaders can protect trust by ensuring decisions remain grounded in documented frameworks rather than evolving interpretations.

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Diversity Premium: Do companies with more women leaders perform better?

Firms with a higher representation of women in executive roles tend to make more effective decisions. Their distinct perspectives not only improve product relevance but also foster deeper connections with consumers. This blend of diverse thoughts fuels innovation and enhances strategic initiatives. By embracing a variety of insights, organizations can boost their profitability and engage their workforce more meaningfully.

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Sensory Intelligence: Designing work for different ways of being -- from insight to practice

To cultivate a truly inclusive workplace, organisations need to rethink their approach to work design, focusing on embracing different sensory processing styles. This means creating policies, office layouts, and meeting formats that prioritize choice and flexibility over rigid structure.

08 Mar 2026

Women driving Vedanta Power's core engineering, plant operations, says firm

​Women professionals are increasingly contributing in core engineering and plant operations at Vedanta Power -- from control systems to ash plants -- the firm said ahead of International Women's Day.

08 Mar 2026

Vedanta eyes 35% women representation across levels

​The company has also announced the launch of nationwide campaign #HerAtTheCore and a LinkedIn-led hiring drive inviting women to build careers across mining, metals, oil and gas, power and technology, a statement said.

08 Mar 2026

IndiGo, Air India have more women pilots than global average

​Reflecting the rising number of women staff in the country's aviation space, 17.5 per cent of the total pilots at IndiGo and 16 per cent of the overall pilots at Air India are female.

08 Mar 2026

NHAI deploys 5100 women staff across 1140 NH toll plazas

​To promote women's empowerment and inclusivity in toll operations, NHAI has deployed over 5,100 female staff during day shifts to manage toll booths at over 1,140 toll plazas across the National Highways and Expressway networks in the country.

07 Mar 2026

Government working to ‘optimise’ gas supply as Gulf war hits LNG flow

India faces a nearly 40% hit to its LNG supply due to the West Asia conflict, prompting the government to devise an "optimisation plan" for industries. While fertiliser remains a priority, some supply reduction is possible, though the sector is currently buffered by high urea stocks and the agricultural lean season.

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Warburg to list housing finance company purchased from Shriram

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India rules out releasing strategic oil reserves after IEA calls to cool prices

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US stocks today: Dow slides over 700 points, S&P 500 drops 1.3% as oil briefly nears $120

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Can the Middle East war trigger a crisis like 2008? Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion weighs in

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Outdated job rules on women could slow India’s growth as it ages

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Office market: Lower rentals put Navi Mumbai on GCC radar, says CRE Matrix

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Stock market today: Which are the top gainers and losers on March 9? Check list

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Rupee hits all-time low: Currency falls 53 paise to close at 92.35 against US dollar

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Government asks refineries to boost LPG for homes amid Middle East crisis

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