Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune Lead as Top Indian Cities for Women: Avtar Study Reveals

• Avtar's 'Top Cities for Women in India 2025' study identifies Bengaluru, Chennai, and Pune among the top cities for women.
• The ranking is based on a 'City Inclusion Score' derived from Social Inclusion (liveability, safety, employment, empowerment) and Industrial Inclusion (gender-inclusive organizations, women-friendly industries, career enablers) scores.
• Many cities excel in either social or industrial inclusion, but few, like Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, and Hyderabad, achieve a balanced profile.
• Cities like Delhi and Gurugram score high on industrial inclusion but lag in social indicators such as safety and affordability.
• Creating truly supportive cities for women requires a balance of strong job ecosystems, safety, robust skilling, and supportive urban infrastructure, involving governments, employers, institutions, communities, media, and women themselves.

Why It Matters: Balanced social and industrial inclusion makes Bengaluru, Chennai, and Pune top cities for women in India.