There has been an overall increase in the representation of females across the workforce over the years, rising from 23.9% in 2016 to 26.8% in 2024. However, gender disparity in leadership roles continues to persist. Women’s participation in leadership roles increased by 2% from 16.6% in 2016 to 18.7% in 2023. In the first half of 2024, it has dipped slightly to 18.3%, which is expected to be improved by the end of the year.

Despite relatively strong female representation at the entry-level and senior independent contributor levels at 28.7% and 29.53%, respectively the challenge of advancing women’s leadership in Indian organisations is evident.

According to LinkedIn and The Quantum Hub “Women in Leadership in Corporate India” report, there is a significant drop as women advance to managerial positions at 18.59% followed by a continuous decline in female representation in leadership positions, with 20.1% at director roles, 17.4% at Vice President roles and at 15.3% at C-suite positions. 

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