“The major obstacle which women need to overcome is the public perception about their leadership abilities” – Kalpana Unadkat

According to a new report entitled Women on Boards, women make up only 4% of the directors of publicly listed Indian companies. But this is due to change as a result of legislation introduced last year. Sonali Campion talks to Kalpana Unadkat, solicitor and co-author of the report, about the implications of the new law and the challenges facing women who aspire to senior positions in Indian businesses.