Gender diversity on Indian boards: 20% by 2020

This is an achievable goal. Now, corporate India should build on the progress that has been made

Gender diversity remains high on the agenda of regulators across the globe, yet its merits are constantly being debated. The case for more women on boards rests on the principles of equality of treatment. Its advocates argue that they are not seeking equality for the sake of equality, but that female representation brings a different perspective to boardroom discussions. A woman’s intuition and her more collaborative style are just what are needed in corporate boardrooms. Their arguments are bolstered by a growing body of academic evidence linking gender diversity and financial performance —although there is an equally long body of