He further added, "The underlying preferential treatment is still witnessed in varying circumstances, debilitating the growth of the work force, especially women. It is very important for companies to have a clear policy on discrimination with proper enforcement; else productivity will be adversely affected."

An interesting revelation was that as one grows older, the less discrimination he/she is likely to face, as 54 percent of employees in the age group of 21 to 35 years were reported to have experienced discrimination as compared to those above 50 years.

The TeamLease study further said that pregnant women or women with young children are at a relative disadvantage, both during the recruitment process as well as vying for opportunities at the workplace.

"While the percentage for this is not high, it is only desirable that the discrimination is completely eradicated from the system," the report added.

Interestingly, although not significantly, good looks are considered an added advantage in some metros like Pune and Mumbai, the survey said.

From a geographical perspective, Delhi seems to be practicing discrimination rampantly, it said.

The other two cities where discrimination is perceived to be practiced are Pune and Chennai at 85 percent and 78 percent, respectively, the report added.

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