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Bullion World | Volume 4 | Issue 3 | March 2024

Women's Day Reflections: Insights

from Women in the Bullion Industry

In celebration of Women's Day, we reached out to some influential women from different sectors of the bullion
industry to gain insights into their perspectives. We asked them three key questions regarding the role and
contribution of women in their segment of the industry today, the changes they envision for harnessing women's
potential in the future, and the strategies they believe are necessary to achieve these changes. Their responses
shed light on the evolving landscape of gender diversity and empowerment within the bullion industry.

Ms Abhinaya S,
Vice Prisedent, Eventell Global Pvt Ltd
Many may say there is less representation of women
in bullion industry. However, I beg to differ. Its been
20 years for me in this industry and I have met many
women leaders who are heading large institutions and
associations. There are stories of women climbing the
ladder, entrepreneurs making their mark, women taking
charge of family businesses. I have travelled across
India and many countries and there definitely is space
and respect for women in the bullion industry. I have
absolutely loved my work in bullion industry and ofcourse
learned a lot and yes still look forward to each day with
enthusiam.

More than change, I believe there has to be belief that
women can be leaders and path breakers, be it in banks,
refineries, jewellery, logistics. Because, we have seen
women in all paralells of our industry & they are doing
pretty well and supported by the fellow colleagues. If this
has to further grow, women have to make more space
for themselves and do activities where they are heard.
I believe industry should aim at providing opporunities
not only in offices which involes decision making, but
also create more space to increase visibility of women
and their achievements. That can be through focused
webinars, seminars, women clubs. I also urge the Ms Abhinaya S
industry to look at providing more speaking opportunities
to women in conferences, awards dedicated to women,
curated sessions for women, etc. people and I am sure they will be supportive of the ideas
which will create better platforms for women.

We should start making a change from home, I mean
from our offices. We should look around and see On behalf of Bullion World, I would like to propose
how many women are working in our offices, what a global women club "PreciousWomen", which can
opportunities are we giving them, trust them to lead and be focused on success stories of women in bullion
take decisions, get them to travel and explore. In my 20 and also provide curated information on industry,
years of experience, I have seen some very wonderful opportunities and content for continuous learning.

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