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GKB Opticals

4.3
based on 136 Reviews

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Company Summary

GKB Opticals leads in the optical retail market, offering a diverse range of eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses through both physical stores and an extensive online platform.

Overall Rating

4.3/5
based on 136 reviews
highly rated categories
7% above
industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Job security, Company culture, Work-life balance

Work Policy
Work from office
Work from office
91% employees reported
Monday to Saturday
Monday to Saturday
36% employees reported
Strict timing
Strict timing
60% employees reported
No travel
No travel
43% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
5 employees reported
Health insurance
Health insurance
5 employees reported
Professional degree assistance
Professional degree assistance
1 employee reported
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About GKB Opticals

Founded in1968 (57 yrs old)
India Employee Count51-200
Global Employee Count51-200
India HeadquartersKolkata, India
Office Locations
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Websitegkboptical.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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GKB Opticals is the most prominent name in Optical Retail Business with the experience of over 66 years. In 1968 it first entered the Retailing business by inaugurating the first store in Gariahat, Kolkata. Founded by the visionary Mr. Brijendra Kumar Gupta the company was awarded the ‘Most Admired Retailer’s award of the year 2013-2014 and also won the title of ‘India’ss Most Trusted Brand’ in 2015. GKB Opticals started its online optical store in India, www.GKBOptical.com in 2011 with a collection assembling over 60 international and Indian brands, the website offers a large variety of Eyeglasses, Sunglasses and Contact lenses. Retailing eye-wear online, gkboptical.com is India's largest online eye-wear store. With over 60 brands and 5000 products sunglasses, eyeglasses and contact lenses to choose from. - Selling eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses to customers across India. - Get the best collection, prices and best service, for a wide range of products. - Virtual Try-On tool - Over 60 brands - The only online Authorized and licensed sellers of Crizal and Johnson&Johnson Lenses - Free Shipping | COD | Free Eye Testing at any GKB optical store | Quick delivery Customers can select products based on any criteria like Color, Shape, Brand, Material, Price range, etc. For a complete eyewear shopping experience, customers can also use the virtual ‘Try-On’ tool, to see how the glasses look on one's face. Customers also get facilities such as Free Shipping, Cash on Delivery, Free Eye Testing at any of our outlets, and service at any of our 65 Stores across India.
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GKB Opticals Ratings

based on 136 reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5
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Category Ratings

4.2

Job security

4.1

Company culture

4.0

Work-life balance

4.0

Work satisfaction

3.8

Salary

3.8

Skill development

3.4

Promotions

GKB Opticals is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 136 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating 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 GKB Opticals
based on 122 reviews
3.3
Rated by 19 Women
Rated 3.5 for Job security and 3.0 for Work-life balance
4.4
Rated by 103 Men
Rated 4.4 for Job security and 4.3 for Company culture

Work Policy at GKB Opticals

based on 21 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
91%
Permanent work from home
5%
Hybrid
4%

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Highly Rated for
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Company culture
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Work-life balance
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Critically Rated for
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No critically rated category
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Primary Work Policy
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91% employees reported
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94% employees reported
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80% employees reported
Work from office
87% employees reported
Rating by Women Employees
3.3
Average
rated by 19 women
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Rating by Men Employees
4.4
Good
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4.2
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Average
rated by 2.4k men
3.8
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rated by 71 men
Job security
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GKB Opticals Salaries

GKB Opticals salaries have received with an average score of 3.8 out of 5 by 136 employees.

Optometrist

(46 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

Sales Executive

(30 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

Senior Sales Executive

(25 salaries)
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₹2.9 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr

Senior Optometrist

(21 salaries)
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₹3.4 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

Store Manager

(13 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr

Assistant Store Manager

(10 salaries)
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

Retail Store Manager

(6 salaries)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr

Senior Salesman

(4 salaries)
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₹3.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr

Store Manager cum Optometrist

(4 salaries)
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₹3.7 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Senior Store Manager

(4 salaries)
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₹6.3 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr

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GKB Opticals FAQs

When was GKB Opticals founded?
GKB Opticals was founded in 1968. The company has been operating for 57 years primarily in the Retail sector.
Where is the GKB Opticals headquarters located?
GKB Opticals is headquartered in Kolkata.
How many employees does GKB Opticals have in India?
GKB Opticals currently has more than 100+ employees in India. Sales & Business Development department appears to have the highest employee count in GKB Opticals based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does GKB Opticals have good work-life balance?
GKB Opticals has a work-life balance rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 82% employees rated GKB Opticals 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read GKB Opticals work-life balance reviews for more details
Is GKB Opticals good for career growth?
Career growth at GKB Opticals is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.4. 18% employees rated GKB Opticals 3 or below, while 82% 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 GKB Opticals promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros of working in GKB Opticals?
Working at GKB Opticals offers several advantages that make it an appealing place for employees. The company is highly rated for job security, company culture and work life balance, based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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