Women on Boards of Companies is a Mere 7% in India

Just when you thought India is progressing in women empowerment, there comes a reality check. India has secured the 26th rank globally in terms of presence of women members on boards of companies with just a 7 per cent score while Norway tops the chart with over 40 per cent. It has been further noted that the average board life of male directors in India is 3 years more than their female counterparts while globally, the difference is only about 2 years. Moreover, women directors on an average are 5 years younger than males.