Acer India introduces one-day paid menstrual leave per month

In an initiative to foster a more supportive workplace and champion gender-inclusivity, Acer India has introduced a menstrual leave policy that would give female employees one additional day of paid leave per month.

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Joining a growing roster of companies that are working for welfare of women employees, the tech firm said its latest move would enable female staff to prioritise their menstrual health without impacting their regular leave entitlements.

In a statement, the company said it 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, while adding that the move aligns with Acer India’s broader vision of creating a workplace that champions gender inclusivity, health, and holistic employee support.

Harish Kohli, president and managing director of Acer India said 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 wellbeing,” he said, while adding 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.

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 earlier this month.

While firms like Swiggy and Zomato have made announcements on menstrual leaves in the past, 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.

Also, Bihar, Odisha, Sikkim and Kerala have made provisions for menstrual leaves for their employees.