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3.9
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Company Summary

Carborundum is manufacturer of Coated Abrasives and Bonded Abrasives in India in addition to the manufacture of Super Refractories, Electro Minerals, Industrial Ceramics and Ceramic Fibres.

Overall Rating

3.9/5
based on 659 reviews
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Job security

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Promotions

Work Policy
Work from office
Work from office
73% employees reported
Monday to Saturday
Monday to Saturday
65% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
54% employees reported
Within city
Within city
39% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
44 employees reported
Health insurance
Health insurance
28 employees reported
Free meal
Free meal
22 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
16 employees reported
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About Carborundum Universal Limited

Founded in1954 (71 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count1k-5k
India HeadquartersChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Websitecumi-murugappa.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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Founded in 1900, the INR 295 billion Murugappa Group is one of India's leading business conglomerates. The Group has 28 businesses including eight listed Companies actively traded in NSE & BSE. Headquartered in Chennai, the major Companies of the Group include Carborundum Universal Ltd., Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd., Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Ltd., Coromandel International Ltd., Coromandel Engineering Company Ltd., E.I.D. Parry (India) Ltd., Parry Agro Industries Ltd., Tube Investments of India Ltd., and Wendt (India) Ltd. Market leaders in served segments including Abrasives, Auto Components, Cycles, Sugar, Farm Inputs, Fertilizers, Plantations, Bio-products and Nutraceuticals, the Group has forged strong alliances with leading international companies like Groupe Chimique Tunisien, Foskor, Cargill, Mitsui Sumitomo, Morgan Crucible and Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM). The Group has a wide geographical presence spanning 13 states in India and 5 continents. CUMI is fully vertically integrated from mining and calcination of bauxite to manufacture of electro minerals, abrasives and refractories with operations in India, Australia, Canada, China, Middle East, Europe and US. Electro Minerals Division of CUMI is in the business of Brown Fused Alumina, White Fused Alumina, Silicon Carbide & High Quality Micro Grits. The Division also offers other Fused and Sintered products for various applications
Mission: Become one of the largest Abrasives (including Super Abrasives)/Technical Ceramics in the Company in the World by 2020
Vision: We will be an Admired Company in Abrasives & Technical Ceramics, driven by innovation, to create Stakeholder Wealth.

Carborundum Universal Limited Ratings

based on 659 reviews

Overall Rating

3.9/5
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Category Ratings

3.8

Job security

3.7

Work-life balance

3.7

Skill development

3.6

Company culture

3.6

Salary

3.5

Work satisfaction

3.2

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Carborundum Universal Limited is rated 3.9 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 659 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Carborundum Universal Limited
based on 619 reviews
3.9
Rated by 46 Women
Rated 4.0 for Work-life balance and 4.0 for Job security
3.9
Rated by 573 Men
Rated 3.8 for Job security and 3.6 for Work-life balance

Work Policy at Carborundum Universal Limited

based on 95 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
73%
Hybrid
23%
Permanent work from home
4%

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rated by 573 men
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Carborundum Universal Limited Salaries

Carborundum Universal Limited salaries have received with an average score of 3.6 out of 5 by 659 employees.

Team Member

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₹1.4 L/yr - ₹4.4 L/yr

Deputy Manager

(142 salaries)
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr

Sales Executive

(60 salaries)
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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr

Junior Officer

(46 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr

Team Lead

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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Production Team Member

(30 salaries)
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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

Senior Sales Associate

(26 salaries)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr

Executive Engineer

(25 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

Design Engineer

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₹1.7 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr

Production Engineer

(23 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr

Carborundum Universal Limited News

HAL, Bharat Forge, NBCC, Gillette India Dividends: Last Day To Buy Shares To Qualify — Details Here

Bloomberg Quint | 17 Feb, 2025
HAL, Bharat Forge, NBCC, Gillette India Dividends: Last Day To Buy Shares To Qualify — Details Here

Carborundum Universal records Q3 consolidated net profit at ₹37.61 crore

HinduBusinessLine | 14 Feb, 2025
Carborundum Universal records Q3 consolidated net profit at ₹37.61 crore

Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On Feb. 14

Bloomberg Quint | 14 Feb, 2025
Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On Feb. 14

Carborundum Universal posts flat standalone net profit in Q3

HinduBusinessLine | 13 Feb, 2025
Carborundum Universal posts flat standalone net profit in Q3

Carborundum Q2 Review- Incremental Margin Pressure In Electro-Minerals Leads To Guidance Cut: ICICI Securities

Bloomberg Quint | 7 Nov, 2024
Carborundum Q2 Review- Incremental Margin Pressure In Electro-Minerals Leads To Guidance Cut: ICICI Securities
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Carborundum Universal Limited Subsidiaries

Sterling Abrasives

4.5
 • 27 reviews

Cumi Abrasives And Ceramics

5.0
 • 1 review
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Carborundum Universal Limited FAQs

When was Carborundum Universal Limited founded?
Carborundum Universal Limited was founded in 1954. The company has been operating for 71 years primarily in the Metals & Mining sector.
Where is the Carborundum Universal Limited headquarters located?
Carborundum Universal Limited is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It operates in 3 cities such as Chennai, New Delhi, Bangalore / Bengaluru. To explore all the office locations, visit Carborundum Universal Limited locations.
How many employees does Carborundum Universal Limited have in India?
Carborundum Universal Limited currently has more than 2,100+ employees in India. Production, Manufacturing & Engineering department appears to have the highest employee count in Carborundum Universal Limited based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Carborundum Universal Limited have good work-life balance?
Carborundum Universal Limited has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 75% employees rated Carborundum Universal Limited 4 or above, while 25% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Carborundum Universal Limited work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Carborundum Universal Limited good for career growth?
Career growth at Carborundum Universal Limited is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.2. 25% employees rated Carborundum Universal Limited 3 or below, while 75% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Carborundum Universal Limited promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Carborundum Universal Limited?
Working at Carborundum Universal Limited comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for job security. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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