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Hikal

3.8
based on 847 Reviews
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Working at Hikal

Company Summary

Hikal operates in pharmaceuticals and crop protection, delivering APIs and custom manufacturing while adhering to global regulatory standards.

Overall Rating

3.8/5
based on 847 reviews
highly rated categories
3% below
industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Job security, Work-life balance, Company culture

highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Promotions, Salary

Work Policy
Work from office
Work from office
89% employees reported
Alternate Saturday off
Alternate Saturday off
33% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
54% employees reported
No travel
No travel
46% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
71 employees reported
Health insurance
Health insurance
52 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
41 employees reported
Free meal
Free meal
28 employees reported
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About Hikal

Founded in1988 (37 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count1k-5k
India HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Websitehikal.com
Primary Industry
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Established in 1988, Hikal is the partner of choice for:PharmaceuticalsActive pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), custom manufacturing, intermediates and advanced intermediates.Crop ProtectionActive ingredients, advanced intermediates, intermediates.Research & TechnologyProcess development, new product development, contract and custom development.Hikal has five manufacturing facilities in India at Maharashtra (Taloja and Mahad), Gujarat (Panoli) and Karnataka (Jigani) and a Research & Technology center at Maharashtra (Pune). Our facilities are regularly inspected by multinational companies and global regulatory authorities.Hikal is the first Indian life sciences company to receive the Responsible Care® certification granted by the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA).
Mission: To create value through superior, differentiated chemical products and services in the marketplace while ensuring that we operate as a responsible and transparent company. Building trust and earning the respect of our customers, shareholders, and employees while using science, technology, and sustainable processes in harmony with the environment we operate in.
Vision: To be the leading fine chemicals company through innovation, integrity, responsibility, and sustainable growth.

Hikal Ratings

based on 847 reviews

Overall Rating

3.8/5
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Category Ratings

4.1

Job security

3.9

Work-life balance

3.8

Company culture

3.7

Skill development

3.7

Work satisfaction

3.2

Salary

2.9

Promotions

Hikal is rated 3.8 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 847 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 Hikal
based on 817 reviews
4.2
Rated by 49 Women
Rated 4.2 for Job security and 4.1 for Work-life balance
3.8
Rated by 768 Men
Rated 4.1 for Job security and 3.9 for Work-life balance

Work Policy at Hikal

based on 143 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
89%
Hybrid
7%
Permanent work from home
4%

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Highly Rated for
Job security
Work-life balance
Company culture
Skill development
Promotions
Salary
Job security
Work-life balance
Salary
Job security
Skill development
Work-life balance
Critically Rated for
Promotions
Salary
No critically rated category
No critically rated category
No critically rated category
Primary Work Policy
Work from office
89% employees reported
Work from office
84% employees reported
Work from office
89% employees reported
Work from office
84% employees reported
Rating by Women Employees
4.2
Good
rated by 49 women
3.8
Good
rated by 17 women
4.2
Good
rated by 134 women
3.8
Good
rated by 94 women
Rating by Men Employees
3.8
Good
rated by 768 men
3.9
Good
rated by 116 men
4.2
Good
rated by 1.5k men
4.2
Good
rated by 2.6k men
Job security
4.1
Good
3.8
Good
4.2
Good
4.3
Good
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Hikal Salaries

Hikal salaries have received with an average score of 3.2 out of 5 by 847 employees.

Officer

(516 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Production Officer

(257 salaries)
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₹1.9 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr

Junior Officer

(234 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr

Scientist 1

(149 salaries)
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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹5.7 L/yr

Executive Production

(101 salaries)
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr

Deputy Manager

(76 salaries)
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₹6.9 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr

QC Officer

(68 salaries)
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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr

Scientist

(44 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

Scientist II

(43 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr

Junior Production Officer

(39 salaries)
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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr

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Hikal FAQs

When was Hikal founded?
Hikal was founded in 1988. The company has been operating for 37 years primarily in the Pharma sector.
Where is the Hikal headquarters located?
Hikal is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It operates in 3 cities such as Bangalore / Bengaluru, Bharuch, Mahad. To explore all the office locations, visit Hikal locations.
How many employees does Hikal have in India?
Hikal currently has more than 2,000+ employees in India. Production, Manufacturing & Engineering department appears to have the highest employee count in Hikal based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Hikal have good work-life balance?
Hikal has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 73% employees rated Hikal 4 or above, while 27% 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 Hikal work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Hikal good for career growth?
Career growth at Hikal is rated as poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.9. 27% employees rated Hikal 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. We recommend reading Hikal promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Hikal?
Working at Hikal comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for job security, work life balance and company culture. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal and salary & benefits, based on 800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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