The 11 Sensex-listed information technology (IT) and banking companies accounted for 83 per cent of all sexual harassment cases reported at firms on the 30-share index in financial year (FY) 2022-23. According to data compiled by The Indian Express from annual reports, the Sensex companies saw an overall uptick in such cases compared to the pre-pandemic figure — from 627 in FY20 to 711 in FY23, a 13 per cent increase.
The data also shows a marked decline in cases in the pandemic years of FY21 and FY22 — 398 and 476, respectively. Experts said a lack of awareness and incomplete company policies may have failed to capture instances of online sexual harassment.
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