The Women’s Reservation Act, passed in 2023, aims to reserve a third of seats in India's Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women. However, its implementation has been lacking. In the corporate sector, particularly among Nifty 50 companies, compliance with female director appointments is often superficial. According to data from The Indian Express, 17 of these companies have only one female director, while 21% of board members overall are women. This figure is below the global average of 28.3% for large and mid-cap companies, as reported by MSCI. Notably, Eternal and Apollo Hospitals have achieved 50% female representation, while others like L&T and NTPC barely meet the minimum requirement of one female director. Experts emphasize that many companies appoint women merely for compliance, often placing family members in these roles. Despite a stated commitment to diversity, McKinsey's report indicates that only about half of companies prioritize women's career advancement, suggesting a gap between intention and action.