In Indian boardrooms, women are becoming more assertive, with positive outcomes: ISB faculty

Nov 24, 2023

Religare's Saluja, Baba Kalyani's sister or Singhania's ex-wife, are some recent examples of about how women in family businesses are asserting themselves, and their visibility in boardroom battles is also rising. ISB faculty Sougata Ray shared his thoughts in an Economic Times story that talks about this phenomenon.

Here is an excerpt from the article: “As more women take up senior leadership roles in India Inc, their visibility in boardroom battles is also rising. In a clear break from the past, women are playing key roles in several ongoing boardroom conflicts, or family disputes that may extend into the boardroom, reflecting the rise in the number of women in positions where they can have their say.”

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