In November 2025, Educational Testing Service (ETS), in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and Taggd, released the 13th edition of India Skills Report(2026). As per the report, India’s employability rose to 56.35% in 2026 from 54.81% in 2025, reflecting a growing shift toward a skill-first economy shaped by AI adoption, digital skills, and global workforce mobility.

The report showed women employability now stands at 54%, surpassing men employability i.e. at 51.5% for the 1st time in 5 years, driven by hybrid work and digital skilling initiatives.

The report also noted that women’s workforce participation has increased in fields like: Banking, Financial

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