Happiest Minds Technologies Limited (NSE: HAPPSTMNDS), an AI-led, customer-first digital engineering and Mindful IT company, has been recognized among the 2025 Avtar and Seramount Best Companies for Women in India in IT for the third consecutive year. The company has also been named an ‘Exemplar of Inclusion’ in the 2025 Most Inclusive Companies Index, reflecting its sustained commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity, prioritizes belongingness, and ensures equitable access to opportunity.
Avtar and Seramount evaluate organizations that demonstrate sustained impact through inclusive practices and measurable progress toward equity. Happiest Minds obtained both distinctions from a competitive field across industries, reflecting the organization’s ongoing investment in strengthening representation, building inclusive leadership, and championing a culture where every individual’s voice carries weight and value.
Joseph Anantharaju, Co-Chairman & CEO, Happiest Minds Technologies, said, “Achieving this recognition for the third consecutive time validates our long-term commitment to diversity and inclusion. Through leadership development initiatives, structured mentorship, the Women in Break program, and AURA, we continue to strengthen the ecosystem that enables women to learn, lead, and re-enter the workplace with confidence. This milestone encourages us to scale these opportunities and reinforce inclusion at every level of the organization.”
Sachin Khurana, Chief People Officer, said, “At Happiest Minds, diversity and inclusion are lived principles that shape how we support our teams and design our people practices. These recognitions reflect the commitment and care that our teams bring to creating an environment where everyone feels respected and encouraged to contribute their strengths. Our initiatives for women and people with disabilities represent our aspiration to build a workplace that is both progressive and deeply human. We remain focused on strengthening this foundation and ensuring that every individual can pursue growth without barriers.”
Deepti Moolya, Director and Lead for DEIB, said, “This acknowledgment from Avtar and Seramount reinforces the importance of intentional and sustained action. Our efforts continue to be guided by the belief that inclusion must be experienced consistently across every stage of an individual’s journey with us. Aura, our women leadership development initiative, has emerged as a powerful catalyst for advancement and confidence-building. Our broader DEIB programs continue to ensure equitable access to support, resources, and opportunity. We remain committed to creating a workplace where every person feels empowered to thrive, contribute, and lead.”
Happiest Minds has been consistently recognized for its people-first culture and dedication to inclusive growth. Recent accolades include India’s Best Workplaces for Women Top 100 2024 by Great Place To Work, 50 Best Firms for Data Scientists to Work For 2024 by AIM, and Gold for Talent Acquisition, along with Silver for Future of Work at the Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards 2024.
