New Delhi, June 24 -- Only 1 to 2 per cent of women occupy leadership positions in the country's real estate sector, despite increasingly influencing housing demand, property ownership, and sustainability-led development.

A joint report by JLL and NAREDCO MAHI, titled "Building Inclusive Future: Empowering Women in India's Real Estate Transformation", revealed that women comprise 48.5 per cent of India's population, but only represent around 10 per cent of the 71 million workforce employed in the construction sector.

The findings showcased a major leadership gap at senior management levels. This gap exists even as the industry evolves through urbanisation, digital transformation, and green building practices. While women account for 40 ...