Gender board diversity and financial performance: evidence from India’s mandatory gender quota

Puntos clave

• Gender diversity positively influences financial performance metrics, such as return on equity.
• The analysis covers various sectors affected by gender quotas from 2014 to 2022, highlighting significant trends.
• Observational analysis across corporate boards shows how gender diversity correlates with improved governance practices.
• The findings suggest a valuable framework for enhancing corporate performance via gender diversity initiatives.