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Chemplast Sanmar

3.6
based on 391 Reviews
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Company Summary

Chemplast Sanmar Limited, a part of the Sanmar Group, is a leading manufacturer of Speciality Chemicals such as Specialty Paste PVC resin, Custom Manufactured Chemicals.

Overall Rating

3.6/5
based on 391 reviews
highly rated categories
8% below
industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Job security

highly rated categories
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Promotions, Company culture, Salary

Work Policy
Work from office
Work from office
90% employees reported
Monday to Saturday
Monday to Saturday
48% employees reported
Strict timing
Strict timing
56% employees reported
No travel
No travel
58% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
23 employees reported
Health insurance
Health insurance
13 employees reported
Office gym
Office gym
9 employees reported
Professional degree assistance
Professional degree assistance
5 employees reported
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About Chemplast Sanmar

Founded in1967 (58 yrs old)
India Employee Count501-1k
Global Employee Count501-1k
India HeadquartersChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Office Locations
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Websitechemplastsanmar.com
Primary Industry
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Chemplast Sanmar is over fifty years old and is a part of the SHL Chemicals Group, which in turn is a constituent of the Sanmar Group, one among the oldest and most prominent corporate groups in South India. Fairfax India Holdings Corporation (Fairfax) a well-known international investor led by Mr. Prem Watsa, based in Canada, has invested, through FIH Mauritius Investments Limited, in the SHL Chemicals Group since 2016. It is a major manufacturer of Speciality Chemicals such as Specialty Paste PVC resin and Custom Manufactured Chemicals for the agro-chemical, pharmaceutical, and fine chemicals sector. The company also produces other chemicals such as Caustic Soda, Chlorochemicals, Hydrogen Peroxide, Refrigerant gas, and Industrial Salt. The manufacturing facilities are located at Mettur, Berigai, and Vedaranyam in Tamil Nadu and Karaikal in the Union Territory of Puducherry. The Chlorochemicals division of Chemplast, a result of backward integration by the Group, manufactures a wide range of products using a highly integrated manufacturing process. The salt needed for chlorine manufacture is supplied by Chemplast’s Salt Pans at Vedaranyam. The power-intensive electrolysis process of manufacturing chlorine is significantly served by Chemplast’s own power plant. All this makes Chemplast one of the most integrated chemical plants in the country with a closed manufacturing loop. Custom Manufactured Chemicals – Chemplast Sanmar, is a leading supplier of intermediates for global Agrochemical, Pharmaceutical, and Fine Chemical innovators. These intermediates involve complex multi-step synthesis using unique chemistries. The manufacturing facility is located at Berigai, Tamil Nadu. Chemplast has played a pioneering role in the field through its ingenious choice of feedstock and manufacturing processes, and efficient, eco-friendly practices. Its constant development of environment-friendly production processes has reduced the consumption of valuable natural resources.
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Chemplast Sanmar Ratings

based on 391 reviews

Overall Rating

3.6/5
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Category Ratings

3.8

Job security

3.6

Skill development

3.3

Work-life balance

3.3

Work satisfaction

3.2

Salary

3.1

Company culture

3.1

Promotions

Chemplast Sanmar is rated 3.6 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 391 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 Chemplast Sanmar
based on 376 reviews
4.5
Rated by 2 Women
Rated 4.5 for Job security and 4.5 for Skill development
3.6
Rated by 374 Men
Rated 3.8 for Job security and 3.6 for Skill development

Work Policy at Chemplast Sanmar

based on 55 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
90%
Permanent work from home
8%
Hybrid
2%

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Chemplast Sanmar Salaries

Chemplast Sanmar salaries have received with an average score of 3.2 out of 5 by 391 employees.

Production Officer

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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

Senior Engineer

(139 salaries)
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

Executive Manager

(124 salaries)
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹13.7 L/yr

Joint Manager

(63 salaries)
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₹7 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr

Junior Chemist

(52 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr

Executive Officer

(41 salaries)
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₹3.7 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Senior Production Officer

(38 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

Senior Executive Officer

(30 salaries)
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₹3.9 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr

Deputy Engineer

(28 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr

Senior Production Engineer

(26 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr

Chemplast Sanmar News

Chemplast Sanmar Q3 Results: Chemplast Sanmar’s net loss narrows to ₹49 crore

HinduBusinessLine | 8 Feb, 2025
Chemplast Sanmar Q3 Results: Chemplast Sanmar’s net loss narrows to ₹49 crore

Chemplast Sanmar cuts losses in Q3 on better prices and margins

HinduBusinessLine | 7 Feb, 2025
Chemplast Sanmar cuts losses in Q3 on better prices and margins

Chemplast Sanmar Q2 Results Review - Corrective Measures In PVC May Help Normalise Spreads: ICICI Securities

Bloomberg Quint | 7 Nov, 2024
Chemplast Sanmar Q2 Results Review - Corrective Measures In PVC May Help Normalise Spreads: ICICI Securities

Chemplast Sanmar Reports Rs 31 Crore Loss In Q2 FY24 Due To Challenges

Bloomberg Quint | 6 Nov, 2024
Chemplast Sanmar Reports Rs 31 Crore Loss In Q2 FY24 Due To Challenges

Chemplast Sanmar slips into red with ₹31 cr loss in Q2 amid excessive dumping

HinduBusinessLine | 5 Nov, 2024
Chemplast Sanmar slips into red with ₹31 cr loss in Q2 amid excessive dumping
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Chemplast Sanmar FAQs

When was Chemplast Sanmar founded?
Chemplast Sanmar was founded in 1967. The company has been operating for 58 years primarily in the Chemicals sector.
Where is the Chemplast Sanmar headquarters located?
Chemplast Sanmar is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
How many employees does Chemplast Sanmar have in India?
Chemplast Sanmar currently has more than 900+ employees in India. Production, Manufacturing & Engineering department appears to have the highest employee count in Chemplast Sanmar based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Chemplast Sanmar have good work-life balance?
Chemplast Sanmar has a work-life balance rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 300+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 33% employees rated Chemplast Sanmar 3 or below, while 67% employees rated it 4 or above for work-life balance. This rating suggests that while some employees recognize efforts towards work-life balance, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We encourage you to read Chemplast Sanmar work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Chemplast Sanmar good for career growth?
Career growth at Chemplast Sanmar is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.1. 33% employees rated Chemplast Sanmar 3 or below, while 67% 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 Chemplast Sanmar promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Chemplast Sanmar?
Working at Chemplast Sanmar comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for job security. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, company culture and salary & benefits, based on 300+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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