Bengaluru tops as India's most women-friendly city
Bengaluru just grabbed the top spot as the most women-friendly city in India, according to Avtar Group's latest report.
The 2025 "Top Cities for Women in India" study looked at 125 cities and scored them on things like women's safety, participation, and career growth—basically, how welcoming a city is for women to live and work.
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Chennai landed second place thanks to strong safety measures and good access to healthcare and education.
Pune, Hyderabad, and Mumbai rounded out the top five for their balanced social and work environments.
Gurugram made a big leap from ninth to sixth place because of its rapid industrial growth.
The report also highlighted that southern cities are leading the way in inclusivity for women this year, with more Tier-2 cities making it into the rankings—showing positive changes beyond just the metros.