Unpacking India's Gender Pay Gap: The Impact of Maternity Breaks and Workplace Bias

A recent Naukri report has shed light on the continuing issue of gender pay disparity in India, driven largely by career interruptions for maternity and workplace biases.

The report indicates that these issues are deeply pervasive across industries, notably IT, pharma, and automotive, where professionals have increasingly voiced their concerns.

Geographically, technological hubs like Hyderabad and Bengaluru are witnessing heightened awareness and discontent regarding pay inequities in the IT sector, reflecting broader national patterns. Meanwhile, the oil & gas industry shows a more positive outlook, with lesser perceived gaps.

(With inputs from agencies.)