Since, the days of yore, women have been forced into stereotypes, or pigeonholed. It’s almost like there are traits ascribed to them by default. However, counterfeiting that precept women of today have proved themselves not only nationally but globally, reserving renowned leadership positions across industries or establishing themselves in entrepreneurial roles.

Also, it is noteworthy that their significant contributions have remarkedly overhauled the business and corporate landscape bringing fortune of economic and sustainable development in the country and around. Even in a country like India where women are bound and pressured with social structures and rules, it’s no different. The representation of women across Indian firms has been increasing comprehensive and they have made significant strides in the cosmic development of their careers and organization respectively, implying their fundamental, innovative and agile business knowledge& skills. As per Deloitte's 'Women in the Boardroom' report women have slowly started to break the glass ceiling and are holding 17.1 percent of board seats in India Inc in 2021. Also, representation of women in chief executive officer or managing director roles have grown to 55 percent in 2022On the contrary, a survey by Grant Thornton Bharat also reveals where the global average is 32 percent in terms of inclusion of women in senior management roles, it is 38 percent women representation in Indian companies, and the country leads that at 7th position, globally.

Even the new working practices such as flexibility in working hours or more are a plus for women’s career trajectories in the long term. And, with such capabilities and growth factors this number is going to keep upsurging, and the world is to be witness a workforce that’s highly gender inclusive focused seamlessly on progressive expansion and growth of an organization.

In this issue of the Women Entrepreneur magazine, we present a list of `Top 10 Corporate Women Leaders from Telangana-2022' who too have affirmed their capabilities across diverse industries with undeterred determination and excellent professionalism. The consultants are top-notch names in the industry, who are selected by the industry veterans, CEOs and VCs, and the Women Entrepreneur editorial board.