foundit: Women's IT Sector Share Projected to Hit 34% by 2026
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Women's IT Role Share Rises to 34% by 2026: foundit Report Reveals Workforce Shift
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Storyboard•05-03-2026, 15:28
Women's IT Role Share Rises to 34% by 2026: foundit Report Reveals Workforce Shift
•Women's representation in Indian job postings surged 19% year-on-year, as per foundit's "Women in the Indian Workforce 2026" report.
•The report indicates a significant shift, with women increasingly securing senior roles, higher salary brackets, and technology functions.
•Representation in IT roles grew from 32% to 34%, and Data & Analytics from 7% to 10%, showing increased participation in tech.
•Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities now account for 44% of women-focused job postings, up from 41%, with Jaipur, Coimbatore, Indore, and Kochi emerging as key growth hubs.
•Women's share in higher experience brackets (7-10 years and 15+ years) also increased, despite a slight decline in early-career roles.