Bibliometric Review on Diversity and Inclusion in Indian Workplaces: Future Research Directions

This study intends to give a complete bibliometric analysis of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in Indian workplaces, focussing on major trends, prominent contributions, and emergent research areas. The technique used involves performance analysis and scientific mapping using tools like VOSviewer and Biblioshiny. The data was gathered from the Scopus database, which included 319 publications from 1990 to 2024. The study uses term co-occurrence analysis, and thematic mapping to identify major topics and research needs. The performance study shows a large increase in research outputs after 2010, with peaks in 2022 and 2023, indicating the rising significance of D&I in India. Key findings include the identification of key studies on gender diversity, corporate governance, and cultural diversity. The findings highlight 13 theme groupings, including gender dynamics, corporate governance, workplace inclusion, and innovation. Gender diversity, particularly in senior positions, has been shown to improve financial performance and corporate governance.