Born out of microfinance, Bandhan Bank now bets big on AI and digital bankingAs Bandhan Bank accelerates its transition from a microfinance-led institution into a universal bank, Executive Director & COO Ratan Kumar ...
20 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Women’s employment rate rises to 39% in 2025 from 22% in 2017: Mansukh MandaviyaFemale employment in India has seen a substantial rise, reaching 39 percent in 2025 from 22 percent in 2017. This growth reflects increased...
28 Apr, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Empowering women in workforce is critical focus area: Mansukh MandaviyaSpeaking at the first-ever regional dialogue under ILO’s Global Coalition for Social Justice, hosted by India in association with the Confe...
24 Feb, 2025, 08.42 PM IST
Bringing more women to labour force key to achieving $30 tn GDP target: ReportA tailored entrepreneurial model for rural women and targeted urban job readiness initiatives could integrate 145 million 'missing women' i...
24 Oct, 2024, 12.26 PM IST
Inside government's ₹3 trillion push to empower women at workThe Union Budget 2024 earmarked ₹3 trillion to empower Indian women, focusing on skill development, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure so...
21 Aug, 2024, 03.07 PM IST
Budget 2024: Women entrepreneurs call for increase in social support, women workforce participationExperts await the upcoming budget with hopes of better social support for women to encourage participation in the workforce and improve the...
17 Jul, 2024, 10.09 AM IST
For India to shine, more and more girls must take up STEM: Isha AmbaniIsha Ambani advocates for increased female participation in STEM and technology careers, highlighting the need to bridge the gender gap and...
15 May, 2024, 03.59 PM IST
Empowering Tomorrow: The Rise of Women in Global Workforce Dynamics02 Apr, 2024, 10.00 AM IST
How apprenticeships can serve as a vital vehicle to address low women labor participation in IndiaIndia's apprenticeships signal shifting gender attitudes, with progress in compensation parity and inclusivity efforts. Addressing systemic...
27 Mar, 2024, 11.49 AM IST
Higher empowerment helping women influence major consumption decisions: ReportWomen's influence on consumption decisions in India is growing, with notable presence in sectors like IT and consumer staples. The rise in ...
14 Mar, 2024, 08.32 PM IST
Cognizant unveils Shakti to boost women leadership in technologyThe IT services company has partnered with industry body Nasscom to establish and prioritise best practices with a shared goal of making di...
14 Dec, 2023, 04.15 PM IST
Grant Thornton Bharat rolls out return-to-work programme for womenThe programme is designed to offer assistance, resources, and empower women reigniting their work lives and facilitate a smooth transition ...
14 Jun, 2023, 03.02 PM IST
Britannia aims 50 per cent women in workforce by 2024Britannia Industries Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Amit Doshi said that at present 38 per cent of the company's workforce is women.
17 Mar, 2022, 02.26 PM IST
ET Evoke: World needs gender diversity. Empowering women will help in regrowing economiesILO estimates that 2/3 of the jobs lost globally due to Covid belonged to women.
07 Nov, 2020, 12.01 PM IST
MG Motor India inducts young women professionals under train & hire programme ‘Genesis’Through the programme, the company provides extensive training on automotive sales and customer experiences through a blend of classroom le...
30 Jan, 2020, 03.10 PM IST
Kalkine boss wants FM to present a gender-sensitive Budget, focus on workplace safety and shepreneursKunal Sawhney wants the Govt to focus on creating employment opportunities by reducing barriers.
27 Jan, 2020, 05.47 PM IST
ET Women's Forum: Global leaders to deliberate how to empower India's half a billion womenWhat will happen when India’s women are empowered is not the most important question right now. How to empower them is.
15 Mar, 2018, 08.42 AM IST