Mumbai, 27 October 2025: Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd. (Dow India) has been recognized as one of the Best Companies for Women in India – Manufacturing and is among the Exemplar of Inclusion in Most Inclusive Companies Index 2025 conferred by Avtar & Seramount.
Dow India’s commitment to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E) is deeply embedded in its workplace culture, driving meaningful change and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. This recognition underscores the impact of strategic initiatives such as mentoring programs, employee-centric policies, and leadership development opportunities—all designed to empower and support career advancement. By promoting open dialogue and cultivating allyship, Dow India enables its women employees to bring their authentic selves to work, fostering a strong sense of belonging and unlocking new pathways for personal and professional growth for all.
On winning this recognition, Siddhartha Ghosal, CEO & Country President, Dow India said, “We are deeply honored to be named as one of the Best Companies for Women in India – Manufacturing and to be among Exemplar of Inclusion in the Most Inclusive Companies Index 2025. This prestigious acknowledgment reflects our continued commitment to fostering inclusion, diversity, and equity at Dow India. I am grateful to our dedicated teams whose passion and collaborative spirit have driven our progress, enabling us to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to thrive and contribute to our shared success.”
Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Saundarya Rajesh - Founder, President, Avtar, celebrating the progress expressed, “My heartiest congratulations to Dow Chemical International for bringing inclusion and belonging to life, through intention and focused action! The results are here for us to see – from an average women’s representation of 25% in 2016, the best companies have collectively grown to 35.7% women’s representation, this year. Women in C-suite leadership touches an impressive 20%, up from 13% in 2016. What’s truly encouraging is that these efforts extend beyond multinational corporations – the share of Indian companies that feature in the Best Companies listing has grown from 25% in 2021, to 40% this year.”
She further added, “As we honor the achievements of these frontrunners, many of whose journeys we have seen up close in the past 10 years, we are also inspired by the broader movement they are driving. One that empowers women, enables allies, embraces diverse identities and engages responsibly with sustainability, helping unlock the full potential of the workforce!”
Commenting on the occasion, Subha V. Barry, President, Seramount, said, “What inspires me about the Most Inclusive Companies Index is the real change it sparks—helping organizations in India break down barriers, design thoughtful solutions, and open new opportunities for underrepresented talent,” said Subha Barry, President of Seramount. “This recognition reflects the passion and commitment of leaders who are creating workplaces where women, LGBTQ+ employees, persons with disabilities, and talent across generations feel valued and can truly thrive.”
About Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd.
Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) aims to be the most innovative, sustainable, inclusive customer-centric materials science company. The company is committed to delivering the right solutions to its customers’ challenges. With broadest technology sets spanning performance materials, industrial intermediates, and plastics Dow India delivers differentiated science-based products and solutions in high-growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer care.
A Great Place to Work® Certified company with close to one thousand five hundred employees, its operations comprise of three manufacturing sites, an innovation centre, established two centres of excellence, and a commercial office. As a responsible corporate, the company supports its Corporate Social Responsibility (program) with technology expertise and employee volunteerism. Dow India collaborates with non-profit partners towards the empowerment of differently abled, women, and children in communities where it operates. The company aims to redefine the societal blueprint, by supporting holistic sustainability and circular economy initiatives.
About Avtar
Avtar, founded in 2000 by Dr Saundarya Rajesh, is one of India’s leading workplace culture consulting and inclusion solution firms, supporting hundreds of companies in creating diverse and supportive workplaces. Avtar is credited with introducing the concepts of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) to Indian corporates, and is also the country’s largest provider of second career opportunities for women. As the earliest firm in India to provided end to end inclusion solutions, Avtar’s services span a broad spectrum, including culture diagnostics, inclusion enablement trainings, conferences & events and culture-first hiring solutions.
Read more: www.avtarinc.com
About Seramount
Seramount is a strategic professional services and research firm dedicated to supporting high-performing, inclusive workplaces. Over four decades, we've established a strong, data-driven understanding of the employee experience, which lays the groundwork for everything we do. Seramount partners with over 450 of the world’s most influential companies, large and small, to offer pragmatic solutions including best practice DEI research, workplace assessment, employee learning and development, and talent sourcing. These offerings empower companies to navigate a dynamic corporate environment and to cultivate a resilient, connected workforce that achieves extraordinary outcomes.
Read more: www.seramount.com
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Ajay Nair
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