67% Women See Pay Parity, Real Estate Leads; Bias & Concealed Plans Persist: Survey

• Naukri.com survey reveals 67% of women professionals in India believe pay parity exists at their workplaces, with the real estate sector leading at 42%.
• Demand for equal pay audits and menstrual leave policies has risen to 27%, particularly among high-income earners (48%), indicating growing awareness of pay gaps.
• Nearly 50% of women conceal personal plans like marriage or maternity during recruitment due to fear of bias, a hesitation that increases with professional experience.
• Bias in hiring and promotions is cited as the biggest challenge by 42% of respondents, a 7-point increase from the previous year, prevalent in major metros like Chennai and Delhi NCR.
• Despite challenges, 83% of women feel encouraged to pursue leadership roles, up from 66% last year, showing growing confidence, especially in South Indian cities.