About 20% more women set to join workforce in 2019

Hiring of women is expected to jump in 2019 especially in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), automotive, IT, software, hospitality and travel, according to Indian Skills Report

15 to 20% – rise in women hiring is expected in 2019

46% – women employability increased in 2018 from 46% in 2017

16% to 60% – increase in GDP can be done by 2025 by increased women participation

2.5-3 mn – more workers can be hired by IT and BPO sectors by 2025

The trend

• Andhra Pradesh most preferred location for hiring among top 10 states
   
• Telangana least preferred hiring destination
   
• Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu- in first five slots for work location as well hiring
   
• West Bengal, Rajasthan and Telangana new entrants this year in the list of preferred states