Female Representation in Non-Tech Tech Roles Rises to 14% in India by 2024

Between 2020 and 2024, female representation in India's contractual tech workforce within non-tech sectors increased significantly from 1.90% to 14%, signaling progress toward gender inclusivity, according to a TeamLease Digital report. Overall, women now make up 27.98% of the tech contractual workforce, with sectors such as banking, financial services, and insurance leading at 46.88% female participation, while manufacturing, engineering, and energy sectors lag considerably. Geographic disparities exist, with tier-I cities showing higher female representation (15.88%) compared to tier-II cities (7.58%), influenced by differing hiring practices and opportunities. Despite gains, women remain underrepresented in technical skill roles and senior leadership positions, holding just 3.35% of senior tech roles, though mid-level female representation has shown modest improvement. Persistent challenges include rigid hiring practices, cultural stereotypes, and limited skilling pathways for women, especially in core technical functions of certain industries. The data reflects both a positive momentum towards gender parity and the ongoing need for targeted interventions to address gaps in leadership and technical roles.