Only 1 in 5 women rise internally in India Inc as promotions stall after 50

After 50, women’s internal promotions lag men’s by far

A new report highlights a stubborn gender leadership gap across Indian companies. It finds that women’s internal promotions fall well behind men’s as they near 50, with career breaks further limiting upward mobility and pay equity. The study also flags uneven access to high-stakes, revenue-generating roles—often critical to promotion pathways.