
The U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to revisit its ruling on same-sex marriage highlights ongoing legal and societal debates. Concurrently, businesses are increasingly recognizing the economic significance of the LGBTQIA+ consumer market, estimated at $3.9 trillion globally. Companies are urged to engage authentically with this demographic, as exclusion carries substantial economic costs, including an estimated 0.1-1.7% GDP loss in India due to homophobia and discrimination.