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.