There has been an increase in the number of women entering the workforce at the entry-level, though women are quitting corporate careers to pursue gigs or entrepreneurship, points out Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Founder-President, Avtar Group. Avtar’s estimates shared with The Economic Times reveal that the number of women in white-collared jobs is likely to rise from 35% in 2022 to 38% in 2024.
5 Highlights for Women in the Union Budget
From an increase in gender budget allocation to skill development, the 2025-26 Union Budget has a slew of measures benefitting women. The Union Budget 2025-26, presented on February 1, 2025, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced several initiatives aimed at empowering women and promoting gender equality in India. Here are five key highlights:
