Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Spotify Research Highlights Safety, Inclusion, and Visibility Challenges for Women in Indian Music Industry
A study by Spotify and YouGov found that women in India's music industry face big problems like safety, lack of good bosses to learn from, and trouble balancing work and family life.
Most women want to see more women in charge to help them do better at their jobs.
Spotify is trying to help by making safe places to work and learn, and by supporting women artists.
Safety is the top concern for women in Indian music industry
Limited leadership and mentorship opportunities hinder growth
Work-life balance and family support are key barriers for women
36% of women have faced unsafe or non-inclusive workplaces
61% call for more women in decision-making roles to improve career progression
- Who
- Women in Indian music industry
- What
- Facing challenges in safety, inclusion, and leadership visibility
- When
- Presently
- Where
- India's music industry
- Why
- To improve working conditions and career growth for women
Women in Music Industry
Spotify and Industry Stakeholders
Safety and Inclusion
Women in Music Industry
56% of women listed it as top challenge, 36% faced unsafe workplaces
Spotify and Industry Stakeholders
Leadership Visibility
Women in Music Industry
61% of women want more women in decision-making roles
Spotify and Industry Stakeholders
- Study Name
- Spotify and YouGov Research
- Sample Size
- Over 1,000 respondents, 70% women
- Top Concern
- Safety (56%)
- Growth Barrier
- Limited leadership and mentorship opportunities
- Key to Progression
- More women in decision-making roles (61%)