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23% of salaried women in Indian metros perceive a gender pay gap. 16% of salaried women perceive gender bias in the workplace. 42% of salaried women face challenges negotiating salaries. In Kolkata, 96% of salaried women do not face challenges in salary negotiations.

The report also noted that India has closed 64.1 per cent of its gender gap in 2024. While India’s economic parity score has been improving, it needs to increase by 6.2 percentage points to return to its 2012 level of 46 per cent, the report says.

In June 2024, the World Economic Forum released the Global Gender Gap Index data by analysing the pay scale of men and women in 146 countries. ... This in turn leads to lower wages in these sectors and contributes directly to the gender pay gap. In India, people strongly believe men to be the primary breadwinners and women’s earnings are ...

The total number of electors increased from 173.2 million in 1952 to 978 million in 2024, with a notable rise in female voter registration. Female voter turnout varied over the years, reaching 67.2% in 2019 but slightly declining to 65.8% in 2024. The gender gap in voting has narrowed, with female turnout surpassing male turnout in 2024.

Key Statistics on Gender Pay Gap 2024. Women earn 16% less than men on average; Currently, the uncontrolled gender pay gap is $0.83. Women earn 83 ¢ for every $1 earned by men. ... Gender Pay Gap India. World Inequality Report 2022 estimates show that men earn 82% of labor income in India, while women earn 18%.

While India has made progress in closing 64.1% of its gender gap in 2024, it still falls short of reaching the economic parity level of 46% observed in 2012, requiring a 6.2 percentage point increase.

The global gender gap score, interpreted as the percentage of the gender gap that has been closed, stands at 68.5 per cent for 2024, improving by a mere 0.1 percentage point from last year. Notably, 97 per cent of the world’s economies have closed more than 60 per cent of the gender gap, a significant increase from 85 per cent in 2006.

India, 06 Mar 2024 - DBS Bank India, in collaboration with CRISIL, launched the second of three reports from its comprehensive study entitled 'Women and Finance'. ... The findings corroborate industry views on persistent gender disparities in the workplace, revealing that the perceived gender pay gap at a pan-India level stood at 23% among ...

Global Gender Gap Report 2024: India ranked 129th out of 146 economies in the overall gender gap index. Ranked third-lowest among South Asian economies, behind Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. ... Gender Pay Gap: Women in India typically earn less than men for similar work, reflecting systemic inequalities in pay and compensation.

The WEF’s Global Gender Gap Report, 2024 places India at 129th out of 146 countries, with 64.1% of its gender equality gap closed. A 2023 report by Azim Premji University indicates that salaried ...

Introduction Of Gender Pay Gap. The gender pay gap is a pervasive issue worldwide, reflecting systemic inequalities that hinder economic development and undermine the principles of sustainable development. In the context of India, where economic growth is rapidly progressing, addressing the gender pay gap is crucial for ensuring that the benefits of development are shared equitably among all ...

While the gender pay gap remains severe, GCCs appear to be making modest progress in representation. The proportion of women in mid-level roles has risen to 13.68% in 2024 from 12.12% in 2023 ...

Gender pay parity is not merely an economic issue but a multifaceted challenge shaped by cultural, social, and geographical factors across India’s diverse landscape. Pay Parity Day (18 September 2024) serves as a critical reminder that achieving gender pay parity demands a comprehensive, data-driven approach. It must become a national ...

According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2024, India ranked 129th out of 146 countries for gender parity (a drop from 127th in 2023), with economic parity at 39.8%.

Pay inequality continues to remain a pervasive issue despite efforts made by India to address gender pay gap over the years, and despite having a specific legislation on the subject since 1976. ... (IIPS) and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai in 2024 has shown that women spend 301 minutes on unpaid domestic work, in comparison to ...

International Women's Day 2024: The gender pay gap is a global concern, with most perceiving it to be more conspicuous at a national level. English Edition. हिन्दी (Hindi) ... To close the gender pay gap in India, women consider regular compensation reviews (39%), workplace flexibility (39%), and gender pay/salary audits (37%) as ...

The 2024 edition of the Global Gender Gap Index places India at 129 out of the 146 countries it surveyed. This puts India at the 18th position from the bottom. ... is based on gender gaps in labour force participation, share in managerial positions, wage gaps, and wage parity (equal pay for equal work). On this, India’s score at 39.8 per cent ...

For the second faux pas, news reports cited the Global Gender Gap Index 2024 by the World Economic Forum, which reported economic parity at 39.8 per cent for India—not pay parity. While pay parity is a part of this number, economic parity means equal participation, opportunities, and pay in the economy.

India's journey towards gender parity presents a complex picture. The country’s overall gender gap score has slightly declined from 0.643 in 2023 to 0.641 in 2024, causing a drop in its global ...

The gender pay gap presents a stark contrast between Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities in the GCCs. In Tier 1 cities, the overall gap is at a significant 20.3%. In Tier 1 cities, the situation is more pronounced, especially in BFSI GCCs, which face a 30.6% pay gap, and Lifesciences & Healthcare GCCs at 28.6%.