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Carborundum Universal Limited

Q: When was Carborundum Universal Limited founded?

Carborundum Universal Limited was founded in 1954. The company has been operating for 70 years primarily in the Metals & Mining sector .

Q: 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 .

Q: 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.

Q: Does Carborundum Universal Limited have good work-life balance?

Carborundum Universal Limited has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 76% employees rated Carborundum Universal Limited 4 or above, while 24% 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

Q: 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. 24% employees rated Carborundum Universal Limited 3 or below, while 76% 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.

Q: 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 and work life balance . However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal , based on 600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.

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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

4.0/5

based on 615 reviews

37% above

industry average

Highly rated for

Job Security, Work-Life Balance

Critically rated for

Promotions/Appraisal

Key Factors to Consider

3.6

Salary & Benefits

3.9

Job Security

3.8

Work-Life Balance

3.7

Company Culture

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Work Policy

Work from office

69% employees reported

Monday to Saturday

64% employees reported

Flexible timing

54% employees reported

Within city

41% employees reported

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Top Employees Benefits

Job/Soft skill training

44 employees reported

Health insurance

28 employees reported

Free meal

22 employees reported

Office cab/shuttle

16 employees reported

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About Carborundum Universal Limited

Founded in1954 (70 yrs old)

India Employee Count1k-5k

Global Employee Count1k-5k

India HeadquartersChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Office Locations

Chennai

Bangalore / Bengaluru

New Delhi

Websitecumi-murugappa.com

Primary Industry

Metals & Mining

Other Industries

Industrial Automation

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.

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