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3M India appoints Debarati Sen as MD; Amit Laroya elevated to 3M Korea MD
MUMBAI: 3M India, the Indian subsidiary of US multinational conglomerate 3M Co., has announced the appointment of Debarati Sen as managing director of 3M India Limited and 3M Lanka Pvt. Ltd. The appointment came into with effect from 1 June 2016. Sen has taken the responsibility from Amit Laroya, who led the company for the past three years and is now moving to 3M Korea.
In her new role, she will focus on innovation, aligning the organization closely to customer needs in the Indian marketplace. She will also look after 3M India’s local capabilities in the form of industry leading customer innovation centers, multiple manufacturing plans and top notch talent across functions positions it well for growth.
On the occasion of her appointment, Sen, said, “Having been part of 3M for more than two decades, I am committed to building further the strong position that 3M has built over the years in India. The focus will be stronger than ever to provide innovative solutions to the Indian customer and help drive value through local technology and manufacturing. The endeavour is to work closely with the government to help realize ‘Make in India’ project a success.”
3M India is a publicly traded company on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National stock exchange and claims to have an annual sales of Rs.2,103 cr in financial year 2015-16).
Sen joined 3M in 1996 and has been a part of the organization for over two decades now. She has worked across various verticals and held key positions including CMO and global business director at 3M. Currently, she is the acting director of corporate sales operation at 3M’s corporate headquarters in St. Paul, USA.
3M former MD Laroya added, “I am glad to handover this position to someone who has a proven track record both in India and the US. 3M India will benefit from her experience and leadership.”
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33 per cent of women believe the salary scale is rigged: Naukri report
Voices @ Work study finds rising calls for equal pay audits and lingering bias
MUMBAI: Progress may be visible in India’s workplaces, but many women still feel the need to tread carefully. A new report by Naukri reveals that one in two women hesitate to disclose marriage or maternity plans during job interviews, worried that such information could influence hiring decisions.
The findings come from the second edition of Naukri’s annual Voices @ Work International Women’s Day report, titled “What Women Professionals Want.” Drawing insights from more than 50,000 women across over 50 industries, the survey sheds light on evolving workplace aspirations alongside the biases that continue to hold women back.
One of the report’s most striking insights is the growing demand for equal pay audits. The share of women calling for regular pay parity checks has climbed to 27 per cent this year, up from 19 per cent a year ago. The demand now stands alongside menstrual leave as the most sought after workplace policy.
Interestingly, the call for pay transparency grows louder higher up the income ladder. Nearly half of women earning between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 crore annually say equal pay audits are a priority, suggesting that pay gaps become more visible as women move up the career ladder.
At the same time, confidence and ambition appear to be rising. About 83 per cent of women say they feel encouraged to pursue leadership roles, a significant jump from 66 per cent last year. Cities in southern India appear particularly supportive, with Hyderabad leading the way as 86 per cent of respondents there reported encouragement to step into leadership positions. The education sector recorded the highest sense of encouragement at 87 per cent.
Yet the report also highlights a growing trust deficit around pay equity. Nearly one in three women, or 33 per cent, say they do not believe men and women are paid equally at their workplace. That figure has risen from 25 per cent last year, pointing to widening perceptions of disparity as careers progress.
Bias in hiring and promotions continues to be the biggest hurdle. About 42 per cent of respondents say workplace bias is the main challenge for women from diverse backgrounds. The concern is consistent across major metros, with Chennai and Delhi NCR reporting similar levels.
Reluctance to discuss personal milestones during hiring processes is also widespread. While 34 per cent overall said they hesitate to share marriage or maternity plans in interviews, the anxiety increases with experience. Among professionals with 10 to 15 years of work experience, the figure rises to 40 per cent.
Info Edge group CMO Sumeet Singh, said the data reflects both progress and unfinished work. “Behind every data point in this report is a woman who is ambitious. The fact that 83 per cent feel encouraged to lead is something to celebrate. However, the fact that one in two still hide their marriage or maternity plans in interviews tells us the work is far from done. As India’s leading career platform, it felt not just important but necessary for us to shine a light on these gaps through the second edition of our report,” he said.
The report suggests that while ambition among women professionals is growing, structural changes around pay transparency, fair hiring and supportive policies will be key if workplaces hope to keep pace.
