India, July 5 -- Management consulting has long been a male-dominated profession. In India, the gender ratio has improved considerably over the years, but women remain underrepresented, particularly in manufacturing and heavy industries.

Part of the reason lies in assumptions that were once widely accepted. Consulting was seen as a profession requiring constant travel, long hours, and assignments in remote locations. It was often presumed that women would neither want nor be able to take on such roles. While these perceptions may have reflected the realities of an earlier era, they are increasingly out of step with today's workplace. Women today are leading projects across industries, travelling extensively, and taking on challenging ass...