Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Women in Leadership Roles Rise in India
More women are now leading in companies in India!
A new study found that 20% of leadership positions are held by women, up from 13% in 2016.
This number has been gradually increasing each year.
While the overall share of women in the workforce has stayed steady, the representation of women at the top is growing.
Companies in sectors like Professional Services and IT are doing particularly well.
The study also names the best companies for women to work for, including well-known names like Accenture and Wipro.
Women's representation in leadership roles reached 20% in 2025.
This is an increase from 13% in 2016.
The total workforce share of women is stable at 35.7%.
Professional Services and ITES have the highest share of women in their workforce.
125 companies made it to the Best Companies for Women in India list.
- Who
- Women in leadership and the companies they work for.
- What
- Increase in women's representation in leadership roles.
- When
- Analysis published in 2025, data from previous years.
- Where
- Across the corporate world in India.
- Why
- The annual list highlights and promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Women in Leadership (2025)
- 20%
- Women in Leadership (2016)
- 13%
- Total Workforce of Women
- 35.7%
- Best Companies for Women
- 125
- Source
- Avtar, Seramount Analysis
- Publication Date
- September 25, 2025
