Abhiman Das

Abhiman Das

Dr. Abhiman Das is a Professor of Economics at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.

Indian Women in the Workplace: Tokens, Triumphs and Thresholds

India celebrates women in the workplace, yet participation remains stubbornly low and leadership is even scarcer. From safety and social norms to broken career ladders, structural barriers continue to hold women back despite rising education and aspiration.

Smita Roy Trivedi

Abhiman Das

March 31, 2026 at 7:07 AM IST

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