Ministry Data Shows Limited Women CEOs and MDs in India's Top 500 Companies
Data from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs presented in Lok Sabha reveals that among India's top 500 listed companies, only nine women serve as CEOs and 25 as managing directors. Additionally, there are 67 women executive directors and 22 women CFOs. The ministry noted no assessment has been made on barriers to women's progression in senior corporate roles. Overall, women hold 11.60 lakh directorships across active companies, which total 21.39 lakh, highlighting ongoing gender disparities in corporate leadership.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 47/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 11 Aug, 08:47 am. Other outlets followed.