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GKB RX Lens

Q: When was GKB RX Lens founded?

GKB RX Lens was founded in 1959. The company has been operating for 66 years primarily in the Medical Equipment sector .

Q: Where is the GKB RX Lens headquarters located?

GKB RX Lens is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Q: How many employees does GKB RX Lens have in India?

GKB RX Lens currently has more than 2,500+ employees in India. Production, Manufacturing & Engineering department appears to have the highest employee count in GKB RX Lens based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.

Q: Does GKB RX Lens have good work-life balance?

GKB RX Lens has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 76% employees rated GKB RX Lens 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 GKB RX Lens work-life balance reviews for more details

Q: Is GKB RX Lens good for career growth?

Career growth at GKB RX Lens is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.2. 24% employees rated GKB RX Lens 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 GKB RX Lens promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.

Q: What are the pros and cons of working in GKB RX Lens?

Working at GKB RX Lens comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for company culture , work satisfaction and job security . However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal , based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.

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Overall Rating

4.3/5

based on 136 reviews

11% above

industry average

Highly rated for

Company Culture, Work Satisfaction, Job Security

Critically rated for

Promotions/Appraisal

Key Factors to Consider

3.6

Salary & Benefits

3.9

Job Security

3.8

Work-Life Balance

4.0

Company Culture

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Work Policy

Monday to Saturday

70% employees reported

Flexible timing

51% employees reported

Within city

34% employees reported

Day shift

91% employees reported

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Top Employees Benefits

Job/Soft skill training

7 employees reported

Health insurance

7 employees reported

Office gym

4 employees reported

Cafeteria

3 employees reported

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About GKB RX Lens

Founded in1959 (66 yrs old)

India Employee Count1k-5k

Global Employee Count1k-5k

India HeadquartersKolkata, West Bengal, India

Office Locations

Websitevisionrxlab.com

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Noted as one of the largest ophthalmic Rx lens manufacturers in Asia, Vision Rx Lab offers complete lens solutions ranging from traditional to digital Rx, hard and AR coatings, tinting, glazing and mounting. The internationally renowned company, a joint venture of GKB Rx Lens and Essilor, has been producing high quality organic and mineral Rx lenses for over 58 years. Vision Rx Lab has its headquarters in Kolkata. Its large infrastructural set-up comprises 14 manufacturing labs, including digital labs, and 21 service centres that are spread across India. The Group currently exports lenses to 50 countries in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America. Its overseas branch offices in Dubai and Canada strengthen its efficient management of exports catering to this large international market. Vision Rx Lab has tie-ups with world-renowned lens companies like Rodenstock, Serengeti, Transitions, Younger Optics, Optima, Vision Ease and Corning, among many others, to deliver innovative lens products and world-class optometric solutions.

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GKB RX Lens Ratings

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based on 136 reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5

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Category Ratings

4.0

Company Culture

3.9

Work Satisfaction

3.9

Job Security

3.8

Work-Life Balance

3.7

Skill Development

3.6

Salary & Benefits

3.2

Promotions/Appraisal

GKB RX Lens 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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Overall Rating	4.3/5 based on 136 reviews	4.3/5 based on 554 reviews	3.2/5 based on 2.9k reviews	3.9/5 based on 96 reviews
Highly Rated for	Company culture Work Satisfaction Job Security	Skill development Company culture Work Satisfaction	No highly rated category	Salary & Benefits
Critically Rated for	Promotion/Appraisals	No critically rated category	Promotion/Appraisals Work Satisfaction Company culture	No critically rated category
Primary Work Policy	-	Work from office 90% employees reported	Work from office 81% employees reported	Work from office 84% employees reported
Rating by Women Employees	2.2 Poor rated by 4 women	4.4 Good rated by 81 women	3.1 Average rated by 484 women	4.0 Good rated by 21 women
Rating by Men Employees	4.3 Good rated by 121 men	4.2 Good rated by 409 men	3.2 Average rated by 2.2k men	3.8 Good rated by 64 men
Job Security	3.9 Good	3.8 Good	3.0 Average	3.6 Good