The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview

By: WE Staff | Sunday, 22 December 2024

Breaking years of stereotypes, Indian women are now proving that they are not only excellent home-makers but amazing businesswomen as well. In the recent decade, the rise of females in the corporate world has been witnessed, showing that they are in the right direction. Besides, these women’s progress, the country is also contributing to help females grow by launching various initiatives like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, MUDRA Yojana, and SHG-based entrepreneurship programs, amongst others. Corporate to politics, women can be seen everywhere, reclaiming their value by becoming decision-makers in families, communities, and workplaces.

Women Entrepreneurs Review Magazine has covered some similar stories, this week, in which Indian women have showcased their pliability and power.

Indian Women defeat West Indies by 49 Runs in First Match of T20I Series

India Women secured their ninth consecutive T20I victory against the West Indies with a 49-run win in the series opener on December 15, 2024. They reached their highest-ever total of 195/4 in 20 overs due to Jemimah Rodrigues' brilliant knock and Smriti Mandhana's contribution at the DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.

India's Nifty 100 Companies see 73.5% Independent Women Directors

According to the 5th Annual Corporate Governance Survey by Excellence Enablers, India's Nifty 100 companies' boards have seen significant growth in the number of independent and women directors. The average board size increased to 10.52 members in FY24 from 9.86 in FY21 and 10.48 in FY23, with IDs constituting 50 per cent or more of the board in 81 Nifty 100 companies up from 63 in FY21.

Google Promotes Debbie Weinstein to President for Europe, Middle East & Africa

Recently, Google has made an announcement regarding the appointment of Debbie Weinstein to its president in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Additionally, Google is headquarters in Mountain View, CA, catering in Software Development industry with specialities in search, ads, mobile, android, online video, apps, machine learning, virtual reality, cloud etc.

Nykaa founder Falguni Nayar tops '200 Self-Made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia 2024' List

Falguni Nayar, founder, and CEO of Nykaa, has been named one of India's 'Top 200 Self-Made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia 2024' by the IDFC FIRST Private Banking and Hurun India. Nykaa, founded in 2012, offers over 1,000 beauty, wellness, skincare, haircare, luxury and personal care products.

PepsiCo's RevolutioNari Conference & Awards 2024 Honour Women Farmers

PepsiCo India launched the RevolutioNari Conference and Awards 2024 in New Delhi to promote women's empowerment in the agricultural sector. The initiative aims to empower 1 million women by 2026. The platform, based on women's empowerment in 'Partnership in Progress', celebrated the exceptional contributions of women.