Among major economies, India enjoys a unique demographic advantage. A large share of its population is poised to enter their working-age years, and India’s age-dependency ratio—the share of economically dependent people compared to the working-age population—will be one of the lowest among major economies. To further capitalize on this 20-year window of favorable demographics, India needs to boost its female labor force participation rate (LFPR), writes Chaitra Purushotham, Bengaluru head...

One of the most striking things about my conversations with CEOs at the beginning of the year was the deep pessimism about Europe. While it is important not to understate the challenges still facing the Continent, especially as conflict continues both on the Continent and in the Middle East, that negativity has undergone a remarkable reversal. As I convene our Board of Directors in Paris this week, it’s...

GS research reports have explored the ‘Womenomics’ theme across geographies over the past 26 years. Goldman Sachs Research analysts now assess the current employment status of women in India and explore opportunities that lie ahead. While India benefits from favorable demographics, it will not reap the full benefits unless women become a larger part of its labor force. The female labor force participation rate in India is significantly...