Study Finds Women Less Likely Than Men to Advance Internally to Senior Roles in India Inc

Aon’s study on leadership in India Inc reveals that by age 50, only 20% of women advance to senior roles within the same company, compared to 49% of men. Both genders share similar ambitions, but women often change jobs more frequently and face career breaks related to caregiving, which impact their progression. Women are also more likely to work in enabling functions, while men hold more core business roles. Supportive managers and organizational culture play key roles in women's career growth as formal pathways narrow.