India, Feb. 12 -- LinkedIn Economic Graph data reveals that despite progress, women continue to encounter challenges in reaching leadership positions due to biases, societal norms, and structural barriers1. Women still hold only 12% of CXO roles and just 1.6% of leadership positions in Fortune 500 companies in India. As of 2024, women occupy 23.2% of leadership positions in corporate India, a figure that shows significant progress but still highlights the need for greater inclusion in top leadership roles2.

This is where IIM Kozhikode's Women Leadership Programme comes into play. Designed for mid-career and senior women executives, the 10-month programme empowers participants to break barriers and prepare for roles in top management and ...