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India Inc prefers external hires for C-suite roles, women lag: CIEL report

CIEL HR's 2026 study finds that 82.6 per cent of C-suite roles went to external hires, while women's representation fell to 8.7 per cent among CEOs despite a…

India Inc prefers external hires for C-suite roles, women lag: CIEL report
India Inc prefers external hires for C-suite roles, women lag: CIEL report — image via Business Standard — Credit: Business Standard

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CIEL HR's 2026 study finds that 82.6 per cent of C-suite roles went to external hires, while women's representation fell to 8.7 per cent among CEOs despite a strong talent pool.

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