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Women stay in jobs 36 percent longer than men even as participation plunges
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Retention is higher, but a mid career drop hits hard
A new report finds women in India’s formal workforce remain employed far longer than men, with median job tenure of 10.6 months versus 7.8 months—a 36% retention gap. Yet women are still underrepresented overall, with comparatively better representation in IT. The biggest warning sign: participation sharply declines among women aged 35 to 45.
- Women in formal roles have 36% longer job retention than men
- Median tenure is 10.6 months for women versus 7.8 for men
- Women remain underrepresented despite better presence in IT
- Participation drops significantly for women aged 35 to 45
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