Award Categories
2021
*based on ratings of employees who have worked
in the company in the year 2020
Categories are based on Indian employee count of respective companies. Ranks are awarded by Standard Competition ranking method.
15 Best Mega Companies
more than 50,000 employees in India
#1 Amazon
From an online bookstore to one of the world’s largest e-commerce platforms, Amazon has emerged as the top player in the industry since its inception in 1994. Amazon has built an extensive online marketplace across continents, empowering its customers with a catalog encompassing products from A-Z. Amazon strives to be the world’s most customer-centric company, a purpose that has powered multiple breakthroughs in our delivery, supply chain, and customer support services. In the pursuit of operational efficiency, tech innovations have become the cornerstone of the organization. This has led to the pioneering of new services, most notably within the entertainment, publishing, finance, IT, cloud computing, AI, and Machine Learning industries.<br /><br />At the heart of our services and innovations lies our exceptional talent network, which works on behalf of our customers. Customer obsession, passion for innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, and long-term thinking are the values guiding our workforce. Employees have the space to experiment, even if it means encountering failures. This idea ties back to our “Day 1” mentality, where employees are encouraged to ideate like entrepreneurs and renew their efforts the next day with their learnings. Employees have routes to upskill and reinvent themselves through various educational and leadership programs offered by Amazon. These programs are designed to enable them with the know-how to engineer solutions with real-world impact.<br /><br />From its global footprint to its local presence in India, Amazon's operations span continents. With key corporate offices in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, and Pune, Amazon’s offices are designed to foster collaboration and invention, with suitable amenities to keep employees recharged throughout the day.<br /><br />Know more: <a href="https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/working-at-amazon?cmpid=JB_A2IS200597B" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/working-at-amazon?cmpid=JB_A2IS200597B</a>
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#2 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the Internet of Things space through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top 10 global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our website at www.samsung.com and our official newsroom at news.samsung.com
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#2 Tata Motors
Tata Motors Group (Tata Motors) is a $34 billion organization. It is a leading global automobile manufacturing company. Its diverse portfolio includes an extensive range of cars, sports utility vehicles, trucks, buses, and defence vehicles.
Tata Motors is one of India's largest OEMs offering an extensive range of integrated, smart, and e-mobility solutions. Part of the USD110 billion Tata group founded by Jamsetji Tata in 1868, Tata Motors is among the world’s leading manufacturers of automobiles.
We believe in ‘Connecting aspirations’, by offering innovative mobility solutions that are in line with customers' aspirations. We are India's largest automobile manufacturer, and we continue to take the lead in shaping the Indian commercial vehicle landscape, with the introduction of leading-edge powertrains and electric solutions packaged for power performances and user comfort at the lowest life-cycle costs.
Our new passenger cars and utility vehicles are based on Impact Design and offer a superior blend of performance, driveability, and connectivity.
Our focus on connecting aspirations and our pipeline of tech-enabled products keeps us at the forefront of the market. We have identified six key mobility drivers that will lead us into the future – modular architecture, complexity reduction in manufacturing, connected & autonomous vehicles, clean drivelines, shared mobility, and low total cost of ownership.
Our sub-brand TAMO is an incubating centre of innovation that will spark new mobility solutions through new technologies, business models, and partnerships.
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#4 Concentrix Corporation
Concentrix is a technology-enabled global business services company specializing in customer engagement and improving business performance. We partner with ambitious, progressive executives around the world to future-proof their business and stay ahead of the competition and customer expectations.It’s all about tapping into sentiment and building an emotional connection that keeps customers and staff fanatical about your brand. That’s where we come in—we create exceptional customer engagement, accelerate digital transformation, and deliver actionable CX insights.
#5 IBM
<p>IBM aspires to make a lasting, positive impact on the world by protecting the environment, advocating for inclusion, and fostering trust and transparency in both technology and business. Today’s IBM is more closely aligned with the needs of our clients. Our engagement model is simpler and more effective. And we have expanded our ecosystem by strengthening existing relationships and forging new, productive partnerships. <br /><br />Today’s IBM is not simply a technology company. We are a problem-solving company and a convener of capability that brings together our colleagues, our clients, and our partners with a simple, open invitation: Let’s create. we have sharpened our focus on IBM’s unique ability to integrate technology and business expertise for our clients and our partners. Our portfolio is built around hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI), the two most transformational technologies of our time. <br /><br />Our go-to-market approach brings together the necessary software, consulting, and infrastructure our clients require, from across our expanding ecosystem of partners. They recognize technology as a source of competitive advantage, capable of addressing these immediate issues and future-proofing their businesses by increasing productivity, reducing costs, driving innovation, and fueling growth. <br /><br />This is today’s IBM. </p>
#6 TCS
Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses for the past 50 years. We believe innovation and collective knowledge can transform all our futures with greater purpose.
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#6 Reliance Industries
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is a Fortune 100 company and the largest private sector corporation in India. In just over four decades, we have emerged as one of India’s most valuable, stakeholder-centric organizations, building important assets for India and innovating for a better future for all Indians. We are one of the highest contributors to India's economic growth. <br /><br />The legacy of Reliance has been shaped by an ability to think big. If you are someone who thrives on going beyond the status quo, if you are up for challenges in large-scale initiatives and aspire to be part of extraordinary teams playing key roles in strengthening the country’s economic growth, then Reliance is likely to have an opportunity for you!
#8 Genpact
Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future. Our 125,000+ people across 30+ countries are driven by our innate curiosity entrepreneurial agility, and desire to create lasting value for clients. Powered by our purpose – the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people – we serve and transform leading enterprises, including the Fortune Global 500, with our deep business and industry knowledge, digital operations services, and expertise in data, technology, and AI.
#9 HDFC Bank
The Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited or HDFC was among the first financial institutions in India to receive an “in principle” approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to set up a bank in the private sector. This was done as part of RBI’s policy for the liberalization of the Indian banking industry in 1994. HDFC Bank was incorporated in August 1994 in the name of HDFC Bank Limited, with its registered office in Mumbai, India. The bank commenced operations as a Scheduled Commercial Bank in January 1995. As of March 31, 2021, the Bank had a nationwide distribution network of 5,608 branches and 16,087 ATMs in 2,902 cities/towns.
#10 ICICI Bank
The Bank continue to achieve profitable growth in its business, strengthen its franchise and invest in building capabilities for the future. The Bank continued to grow its core operating profit less provisions led by a 360º customer-centric approach and exploring opportunities across ecosystems and micromarkets, within the guardrails of compliance and risk management. The Bank’s efforts towards building a sustainable business continued to be anchored by the principles of 'Return of Capital', 'Fair to Customer, Fair to Bank' and 'One Bank, One Team, One ROE'.<br /><br />The Bank has further sharpened its approach to enhance relationship management across markets using Virtual Relationship Management (VRM). VRM is a cloud-based AI-powered platform providing a one-stop ecosystem for robust relationship building with customers and thereby improving the efficiency of relationship managers. The platform helps in relevant and meaningful customer interaction with the help of service and solution-based engagement.<br /><br />As our customer engagement deepened, the Bank aimed to further enhance digital delivery of products and services, offering comprehensive banking solutions with a sharp focus on efficiency and risks. As our customer engagement deepened, the Bank aimed to further enhance digital delivery of products and services, offering comprehensive banking solutions with a sharp focus on efficiency and risks. With a focus on responsible and sustainable growth, the Bank continuously endeavours to maintain effective governance, a strong risk culture and robust enterprise risk management framework.
#11 Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology, and Operations services — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers.
Our 674,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners, and communities. Visit us at accenture.com.
#12 Infosys
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses, and communities. <br /><br />We enable clients in more than 56 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. <br /><br />We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. <br /><br />We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace. <br /><br />Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.
#13 HCLTech
<p>HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 218,000 people across 59 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending September 2024 totaled $13.7 billion.</p>
#14 Wipro
<p>A technology services and consulting company, Wipro fuels digital transformation for the world's boldest organizations. With opportunities for growth across design, engineering, operations, and more, Wipro lets you reinvent your world - and your career.</p>
#15 Axis Bank
<p>Axis Bank is the third largest private sector bank in India. The Bank offers the entire spectrum of financial services to customer segments covering Large and Mid-Corporates, MSME, Agriculture and Retail Businesses. The Bank has a large footprint of 4,050 domestic branches (including extension counters) with 11,801 ATMs & 4,917 cash recyclers spread across the country as on 31st March, 2019. The overseas operations of the Bank are spread over nine international offices with branches at Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai (at the DIFC), Colombo and Shanghai; representative offices at Dhaka, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and an overseas subsidiary at London, UK. The international offices focus on corporate lending, trade finance, syndication, investment banking and liability businesses.</p>
Other Award Categories
25 Best Large Companies
25 Best Mid-Sized Companies
25 Best Small Companies
15 Best Tech Startups
Best Companies by Industry
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What are AmbitionBox Best Places to Work Awards 2021?
AmbitionBox Best Places to Work Awards 2021 recognizes the top companies to work for in India based on ratings shared by employees on AmbitionBox who have worked with a particular company in 2020.
How is a company classified as Mega, Large, Mid-Sized, Small, and Startup?
A company can be classified into one or more of the below category based on its India employee count
- Mega category if it has more than 50k employees
- Large category if it has employees b/w 10k & 50k
- Mid-Sized category if it has employees b/w 1k & 10k
- Small category if it has employees b/w 501 & 1k
- Startup if
- It leverages technology for their business in a significant way
- Should not be a public company or started by another company
- It has been founded on or after 01-January-2011
- It has employees more than 200
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Refer to the complete methodology here.
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However, a company can increase its chances of qualifying if they have sufficient reviews on AmbitionBox. Hence we encourage companies to ask their employees to fill reviews on AmbitionBox.
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