The Culture Imperative: Insights for India's Next Chapter

India’s workplace culture is transforming. As the nation experiences robust economic growth, the culture of Indian organisations is fast becoming a decisive factor in their global competitiveness and long-term success.

India’s workplaces are built on strong values: ethics, inclusion, purpose and trust. But this foundation alone is no longer enough to thrive amid disruption and rapid external change.

The global business environment now demands agility. Yet many Indian organisations struggle to act quickly because of legacy systems, inconsistent performance management practices and cautious leadership that fails to inspire bold action.

This report, a collaboration between Gallup and the National HRD Network (NHRDN), reveals what truly defines India’s workplace today: its key strengths, its growing risks and the leadership shifts needed to unlock its potential.

India’s workplace culture is transforming. As the nation experiences robust economic growth, the culture of Indian organisations is fast becoming a decisive factor in their global competitiveness and long-term success.

India’s workplaces are built on strong values: ethics, inclusion, purpose and trust. But this foundation alone is no longer enough to thrive amid disruption and rapid external change.

The global business environment now demands agility. Yet many Indian organisations struggle to act quickly because of legacy systems, inconsistent performance management practices and cautious leadership that fails to inspire bold action.

This report, a collaboration between Gallup and the National HRD Network (NHRDN), reveals what truly defines India’s workplace today: its key strengths, its growing risks and the leadership shifts needed to unlock its potential.