Women's Day Special Edition - 2025

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Dear WiBD India Community Members,

Our Executive Council Member, Meenakshi Arun Subramanian has penned a few inspiring words for all of you for Women's Day!

"Your brilliance deserves no boundaries. As women in big data, you're not just enabling insights — you're reshaping industries while defining success on your own terms.

Pursue leadership and innovation fiercely, but remember that protecting your wellbeing isn't compromise—it's wisdom.

Decline anything that drains without fulfilling, set boundaries without justification, and celebrate both career milestones and personal joys with equal pride. Your worth isn't measured in overtime hours, but in the impact of your presence and the quality of your contributions.

Claim space for ambition and rest without apology. The world needs not just your technical and leadership expertise, but your sustainable, authentic wholeness.

Take charge, fly high, and transform not just the world of data, but also expectations of us as women Define and live YOUR meaning of success."

Hiring skilled women on an upswing with GCCs

There is a growing commitment of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India to address gender disparity in the tech industry.

• Women currently make up less than one-third of the global tech workforce, and only 18–19% hold executive roles.
• Barriers like gender bias, lack of mentorship, and limited access to professional development contribute to high attrition rates for women in tech. Despite these challenges, the IT sector in India is expected to see a 12% growth in the women workforce by the end of 2025.
• GCCs are driving this change, with 61% of companies projecting a 50%+ increase in women hires by 2030. In the next 12 months, 7% of GCCs expect a 50%+ surge, and 28% anticipate a 20–50% rise.
• Cities like Delhi/NCR, Chennai, and Bengaluru are leading this push, with Delhi/NCR having 77% of GCCs expecting a 50%+ growth in women hires.
• Sustained efforts in hiring, mentorship, and leadership roles are critical to ensuring diversity becomes a core part of the tech workforce.

WiBD India Shakti Returnship Program

Our mentoring returnship program is designed to bridge the skills gap and support women as they navigate their way back into the industry. The skills gap is not a barrier but an opportunity to learn, grow, and adapt. Mentees are encouraged to embrace the journey—whether it’s upskilling, tackling new tools, or building confidence.

Our program is not just about technical training but about fostering a mindset that views challenges as stepping stones. As a mentee-participant of the Shakti program, you will receive the following benefits:

1. One-on-one mentorship with an expert mentor.

2. Flexible upskilling at your own pace on the Datacamp platform.

3. Connect and grow through networking opportunities with the WiBD India community.

4. Apply your skills in a hands-on Capstone project.

5. Earn certificate upon successful completion of the program.

Check our website for more information on the program !

Thank you, to our amazing expert mentor network for joining us in our journey.        

Thought Leadership

Sowmya Moni , Founder Director, Women in Big Data India, has written an article for the Bloggers Alliance team. The article titled "Voices of Change" highlights Sowmya's contributions to corporate governance, marketing leadership, and gender equity in technology.

Read the article

Women in Big Data India is a dynamic community dedicated to empowering and advancing women in the fields of data science, artificial intelligence, and related technologies. As part of the global Women in Big Data (WiBD) organization, this community focuses on addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women in India's rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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