At the entry-level, women account for 33 per cent of roles, a stark contrast to their 48 per cent share among university graduates.
In financial services, women make up 31 per cent of entry-level roles but only 13 per cent of C-suite positions.
Women in India’s formal private sector face steep challenges in advancing their careers, with a significant drop in representation beginning at the first step up to managerial roles — a phenomenon widely described as the “broken rung”.
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