Molecular Connections, the data science and digital transformation veteran for the scholarly publishing industry, is again being recognized as a winner in the Avtar & Seramount Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI) 2025. Adding to this milestone, the company has also been inducted into the prestigious ‘Best Companies – Hall of Fame’, having been consistently listed in the Best Companies for five years or more in the BCWI study. The company’s consistent focus on gender diversity and equality in its workplace has helped earn this prestigious award for the seventh consecutive year.
The BCWI award stands as India’s most definitive and rigorous annual benchmark for gender Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The study incorporates a robust methodology that evaluates hundreds of organisations on over 300 critical parameters. These factors encompass everything from talent acquisition, retention, and advancement strategies for women to supportive infrastructure like flexible work policies, safety measures, and comprehensive parental benefits.
Over the years, Molecular Connections has significantly progressed on its journey towards gender inclusivity, propelled by strong leadership, diverse talent, and inclusive people practices, which have led to remarkable achievements. The organisation’s acquisition of Editorial Office- the peer review expert outfit from the United Kingdom (UK), comprising an all-women 130+ member workforce, stands as a testament to its quest for inclusive people practices. Additionally, Molecular Connections’ acquisition of Morressier, a Berlin-based technology prodigy renowned for its integrity-protected publishing platform, also exhibits the company’s strategic commitment to integrating technical expertise across its rapidly expanding global footprint.
“To be consistently ranked and being in the top amongst the best companies by Avtar for the BWCI award is a profound affirmation of our foundational values. Our high ranking in the 2025 study motivates us further to reduce the gap in enabling women to take up leadership positions and ensuring a rise in their participation across sectors.”, remarked Jignes Bhate, CEO of Molecular Connections.
About Avtar:
Avtar, established in 2000, is India’s premier Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion solutions firm. It is led by Dr. Saundarya Rajesh, who has helped foster a culture of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for several organisations in the country’s IT/ITES, BFSI, FMCG, Pharma, Retail and Engineering Industries. As the oldest firm in India to provide end-to-end DEI solutions, Avtar’s services span a broad spectrum, including Diversity Recruitment (including gender, People with Disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community), Audits & Advisory support towards strategic DEI planning, Conferences & Events that host very pertinent DEI discussions and Training interventions towards building DEI capability.
About Molecular Connections:
With over two decades of expertise, Molecular Connections leads AI-driven innovation in scholarly publishing. The company specializes in developing proprietary machine-learning models, knowledge graphs, and semantic technologies that drive digital transformation within academia. Committed to diversity, Molecular Connections boasts a workforce of over 70% women and is recognized as one of the top 15 employers for women in India.
