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Bengaluru Tops Women's Inclusivity List Again
9 Jan
Summary
- Bengaluru leads Indian cities for women, retaining its top spot.
- Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Mumbai round out the top five cities.
- Report ranks cities on social and industrial inclusion scores.
Bengaluru has solidified its status as India's leading city for women, topping the 2025 Top Cities for Women in India (TCWI) report. The city achieved a City Inclusion Score of 53.2, primarily driven by its robust industrial inclusion and career enablement opportunities. Bengaluru's strong performance is attributed to an employment-first approach complemented by advanced safety and skilling infrastructure.
Chennai secured the second position with a score of 49.8, excelling in social inclusion aspects like safety, public services, and access to health and education. Pune, Hyderabad, and Mumbai followed, completing the top five with consistent scores across both social and industrial indicators. Gurugram notably climbed to sixth place, largely due to significant advancements in industrial inclusion.
The TCWI 2025 report, which analyzed 125 cities, tracked women's inclusion through participation, safety, and career continuity. It highlighted that cities achieving a balance between industrial growth and social equity, such as Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Pune, offer the most inclusive environments for women.
