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Women remain underrepresented in India deeptech as entry roles hit 0 to 10 percent

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Published on 24 April 2026
Women remain underrepresented in India deeptech as entry roles hit 0 to 10 percent

Many firms start teams with just 0 to 10% women

An Indeed survey finds women remain sharply underrepresented in India’s deeptech sector, with entry-level representation ranging as low as 0–10% at many firms. While job-seeking stays steady, structural hurdles limit career progression and create pay perception gaps. Employers largely agree workplace setups shape opportunity access, but few have corrected compensation—raising the need for transparent, bias-free evaluations.

  • Entry-level representation for women can be as low as 0 to 10 percent
  • Structural barriers restrict career growth despite steady job-seeking
  • Pay perception gaps persist as opportunities remain uneven
  • Employers acknowledge the issue but rarely adjust compensation
Read the full story at The Economic Times

This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic TimesThe Economic Times

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