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Background: The continuous problem of women's underrepresentation in senior positions in the banking industry emphasizes the need for a thorough investigation of the obstacles preventing gender equity. Disparities still exist despite progress, hence a targeted study into particular challenges encountered by female professionals in banking leadership is required. Objectives: In order to promote gender equity in banking leadership, this study identifies and quantifies the challenges. Objectives includes examining the Intersectionality of Challenges faced by women in advancing to leadership positions within the banking sector, with a specific focus on intersectionality. Also the study attempts to evaluate Impact of Women in leadership roles in the banking sector in Delhi. Methodology: The study uses a quantitative methodology, polling 120 banking industry participants in a particular geographic area. To determine the significance of mean differences for each detected challenge, one-sample t-tests are utilised,. To determine how much these challenges affect gender equity in banking leadership, the study makes use of statistical analysis. Findings: Null hypothesis are rejected by the results, which show statistically significant mean differences for all challenges. The greatest mean difference indicates that women's skill development possibilities are unequal, which is a major problem. Significant effects are also shown by other challenges, such as gender prejudice in promotions, differences in work-life balance assistance, gender stereotypes, and a lack of open performance reviews for women. Conclusion: The study's conclusion emphasises the necessity of focused actions to remove obstacles preventing gender equity in banking leadership. A significant impact of these challenges is shown by the rejection of null hypotheses. In addition to being morally right, promoting gender equity is now strategically necessary for the performance of organisations and a more diverse pool of candidates for banking leadership positions.