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ndia’s logistics sector, a The high cost of low inclusion
cornerstone of the country’s The report lays bare systemic barriers
economic engine, is poised for to women’s inclusion. Gender biases
Itransformational growth. Valued in hiring and promotions, exclusion
at $215 billion, it contributes nearly from informal leadership networks,
14% to India’s GDP and is projected lack of safe infrastructure such as
to reach $380 billion by 2025. Yet, gender-segregated restrooms and
women remain on the periphery of this limited childcare support remain
booming industry. persistent issues.
New research from The Udaiti “The logistics sector is a vital engine
Foundation and the Confederation of India’s economy, yet women make
of Indian Industry (CII) through the up just 7% of the workforce among
SheMoves Logistics report reveals NSE-listed firms,” said Pooja Goyal,
that only 7% of the workforce in NSE- Founding CEO, The Udaiti Foundation,
listed logistics companies comprises When I joined in an official release. “This sector’s
women. Even more telling, only 44% the logistics industry growth offers a unique opportunity
of these firms have at least one two decades ago, female to integrate women at scale, and this
woman in a key management position leaders were rare, report highlights systemic gaps and
(KMP). While these numbers mark a offers actionable strategies to achieve
marginal improvement—just a one and the sector was not this,” she added.
percentage point increase over four viewed as aspirational The data also underscores a
years—they remain stark reminders for women. troubling rise in workplace safety
of how deeply gender gaps are Sarbani Sengupta concerns—POSH-related complaints
entrenched in the sector. DHL Express India increased by 37% between FY 2022–23
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