THE NORMS OF the 20th century had kept many Indian women away from full-time professional careers. This truism has witnessed a sea change in recent years. From the confinement of regular households, women are now increasingly taking up roles that were traditionally considered for men. The results are not just anecdotal, but are also captured in data.
As per a recent survey by advisory firm Grant Thornton, India ranks seventh among 29 countries when it comes to women working in senior management positions. Importantly, India’s share of women in senior management is higher than the
