New female leadership hires in Indian companies have grown “significantly” since 2016, however, there are gaps, according to a report released on Thursday.

A LinkedIn and The Quantum Hub report highlighting Gender Disparities in Corporate Leadership in India shared that new female leadership hires increased from 18.8% in 2016 to 23.2% in early 2024. They peaked at 25.2% in 2021.

The report said more women are joining the workforce, but the leadership gaps have remained. The data showed an overall increase in female representation in the workforce over the years, rising from 23.9% in 2016 to 26.8% in 2024.

However, the report found slight fluctuations between 2022 and 2024, with a decline of 0.5 percentage points.

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