Bengaluru: In a significant shift in India’s job market, opportunities for women have increased by 48% in 2025 compared to the previous year, driven largely by sectors like IT, BFSI, manufacturing, and healthcare. This growth is particularly notable in emerging technology roles, where specialized talent is in high demand. As of 2025, Bengaluru and other major cities are witnessing this trend, with a substantial rise in job openings for freshers across various industries.
According to a report by foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), about 25% of the jobs available to women in 2025 are for freshers, highlighting the demand for early-career professionals, especially in IT, HR, and marketing. The majority of these jobs fall within the 0-3 years experience category, with IT/computers-software accounting for 34% of women’s jobs.
Anupama Bhimrajka, VP-Marketing at foundit, noted, “The Indian job market is evolving rapidly, creating greater access and opportunities for women, particularly in high-growth industries and tech-driven roles.” She also pointed out a 55% increase in work-from-office arrangements, indicating a shift in employer priorities.
Other sectors like recruitment/staffing/RPO, BFSI, and advertising/PR/events are also seeing an increase in job opportunities for women. Additionally, there’s a rise in women’s participation in engineering and production roles, growing from 6% to 8% over the past year. This surge underscores a growing need for specialized talent in emerging technologies such as AI, cybersecurity, data science, and cloud computing.
Geographically, Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities like Nashik, Surat, Coimbatore, and Jaipur are witnessing a significant increase in job opportunities for women, with 41% of jobs located in these areas compared to 59% in Tier-1 cities. Salary-wise, most women’s jobs fall within the 0-10 lakh annual bracket, with 11% in the 11-25 lakh range and 8% earning more than 25 lakh.
The report also highlights the encouraging trend of women in STEM fields, with women making up 44% of STEM graduates in India.
