<p>New Delhi: Acer India has introduced a menstrual leave policy that would give female employees one additional day of paid leave per month, as the tech firm joined a growing roster of companies that are looking to foster a more supportive workplace and champion gender-inclusivity.</p>.<p>In a statement, the company said its latest move would enable female staff to prioritise their menstrual health without impacting their regular leave entitlements.</p>.<p>"Acer India has introduced 'Matrika', a menstrual leave policy to foster a more inclusive and supportive workplace...Under this policy, female employees will be entitled to one additional day of paid leave each month...," Acer India said.</p>.<p>According to the company, the move aligns with Acer India’s broader vision of creating a workplace that champions gender inclusivity, health, and holistic employee support.</p>.India's business growth dipped in March due to weaker services demand, Purchasing Managers' Index shows.<p>"A workplace that truly supports its people goes beyond policies—it fosters understanding, respect, and real change. With the 'Matrika' menstrual leave policy, we are taking a step toward normalising conversations around women’s health and well-being," Harish Kohli, President and Managing Director of Acer India said.</p>.<p>The company further said that as more organisations recognise the importance of menstrual leave, 'Matrika’ sets Acer India apart as a forward-thinking employer that prioritises gender equality and employee-centric initiatives.</p>.<p>Earlier this month, in a first for a major corporate house, Larsen and Toubro, the engineering, procurement and construction major had announced a one-day paid menstrual leave for women employees, a move set to benefit about 5,000 women employees at the company.</p>.<p>Companies like Swiggy and Zomato have made announcements on menstrual leaves in the past, but Larsen and Toubro's move marked an instance of a major business house announcing such an initiative to ensure better work-life balance for its female employees.</p>.<p>Four states, Bihar, Odisha, Sikkim and Kerala, have made provisions for menstrual leaves for their employees. </p>
<p>New Delhi: Acer India has introduced a menstrual leave policy that would give female employees one additional day of paid leave per month, as the tech firm joined a growing roster of companies that are looking to foster a more supportive workplace and champion gender-inclusivity.</p>.<p>In a statement, the company said its latest move would enable female staff to prioritise their menstrual health without impacting their regular leave entitlements.</p>.<p>"Acer India has introduced 'Matrika', a menstrual leave policy to foster a more inclusive and supportive workplace...Under this policy, female employees will be entitled to one additional day of paid leave each month...," Acer India said.</p>.<p>According to the company, the move aligns with Acer India’s broader vision of creating a workplace that champions gender inclusivity, health, and holistic employee support.</p>.India's business growth dipped in March due to weaker services demand, Purchasing Managers' Index shows.<p>"A workplace that truly supports its people goes beyond policies—it fosters understanding, respect, and real change. With the 'Matrika' menstrual leave policy, we are taking a step toward normalising conversations around women’s health and well-being," Harish Kohli, President and Managing Director of Acer India said.</p>.<p>The company further said that as more organisations recognise the importance of menstrual leave, 'Matrika’ sets Acer India apart as a forward-thinking employer that prioritises gender equality and employee-centric initiatives.</p>.<p>Earlier this month, in a first for a major corporate house, Larsen and Toubro, the engineering, procurement and construction major had announced a one-day paid menstrual leave for women employees, a move set to benefit about 5,000 women employees at the company.</p>.<p>Companies like Swiggy and Zomato have made announcements on menstrual leaves in the past, but Larsen and Toubro's move marked an instance of a major business house announcing such an initiative to ensure better work-life balance for its female employees.</p>.<p>Four states, Bihar, Odisha, Sikkim and Kerala, have made provisions for menstrual leaves for their employees. </p>