The latest Hiring Tracker from Indeed reveals that women are significantly under-represented in India's deeptech sector, which includes fields like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity. The survey indicates that 43% of employers report women make up only 0-10% of their entry-level hires, and no organization has female representation exceeding 50% at any level of seniority. Despite women actively seeking jobs, with 43% applying in the last quarter, structural barriers hinder their entry and advancement. Career progression is also problematic, with 38% of employers stating that women take longer to reach mid-level roles. Furthermore, 32% of employees believe their colleagues of the opposite gender earn more for similar work. Sashi Kumar, managing director of Indeed India, emphasizes the importance of addressing these structural challenges to attract and retain talent in high-demand areas. Employees suggest that implementing transparent salary bands, clear promotion criteria, and bias-free evaluation processes could help bridge the gender gap, yet only 14% of employers have made pay corrections after internal reviews.