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Hindustan Pencils

Q: When was Hindustan Pencils founded?

Hindustan Pencils was founded in 1958. The company has been operating for 66 years primarily in the FMCG sector .

Q: Where is the Hindustan Pencils headquarters located?

Hindustan Pencils is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Q: How many employees does Hindustan Pencils have in India?

Hindustan Pencils currently has more than 300+ employees in India. Sales & Business Development department appears to have the highest employee count in Hindustan Pencils based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.

Q: Does Hindustan Pencils have good work-life balance?

Hindustan Pencils has a work-life balance rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 84% employees rated Hindustan Pencils 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 Hindustan Pencils work-life balance reviews for more details

Q: Is Hindustan Pencils good for career growth?

Career growth at Hindustan Pencils is rated fairly well, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.6. 84% employees rated Hindustan Pencils 4 or above, while 16% employees rated it 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. Though the sentiment is mixed for career growth, majority employees have rated it positively. We recommend reading Hindustan Pencils promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.

Q: What are the pros of working in Hindustan Pencils?

Working at Hindustan Pencils 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.

4.3

based on 184 Reviews

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Company Summary

Hindustan Pencils flagship brands - Nataraj and Apsara are one of the largest manufacturers of pencils and other stationery items in India with exports to around 50 countries.

Overall Rating

4.3/5

based on 184 reviews

24% above

industry average

Highly rated for

Job Security, Company Culture, Work-Life Balance

Key Factors to Consider

3.9

Salary & Benefits

4.2

Job Security

4.1

Work-Life Balance

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Work Policy

Work from office

48% employees reported

Monday to Saturday

71% employees reported

Flexible timing

57% employees reported

Within city

37% employees reported

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Top Employees Benefits

Job/Soft skill training

15 employees reported

Health insurance

13 employees reported

Office cab/shuttle

10 employees reported

Free meal

5 employees reported

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About Hindustan Pencils

Founded in1958 (66 yrs old)

India Employee Count201-500

Global Employee Count201-500

India HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra, India

Office Locations

Websitehindustanpencils.com

Primary Industry

FMCG

Other Industries

Consumer goods

Manufacturing

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Hindustan Pencils Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian manufacturer of pencils, writing materials and other stationery items, established in 1958 in Bombay. The company makes writing implements under the brands Nataraj and Apsara, and claims to be the largest pencil manufacturer in India

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Hindustan Pencils Ratings

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based on 184 reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5

How AmbitionBox ratings work?

112

Category Ratings

4.2

Job Security

4.1

Company Culture

4.1

Work-Life Balance

4.0

Skill Development

3.9

Work Satisfaction

3.9

Salary & Benefits

3.6

Promotions/Appraisal

Hindustan Pencils is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 184 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.

Gender Based Ratings at Hindustan Pencils

based on 172 reviews

4.4

Rated by 26 Women

Rated 4.3 for Work-Life Balance and 4.1 for Job Security

4.3

Rated by 146 Men

Rated 4.2 for Job Security and 4.2 for Company Culture

Work Policy at Hindustan Pencils

based on 21 reviews in last 6 months

Work from office

48%

Permanent work from home

29%

Hybrid

23%

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Overall Rating	4.3/5 based on 184 reviews	3.9/5 based on 269 reviews	3.6/5 based on 104 reviews	3.7/5 based on 106 reviews
Highly Rated for	Job Security Work-Life balance Company culture	Job Security Work-Life balance Company culture	No highly rated category	No highly rated category
Critically Rated for	No critically rated category	Promotion/Appraisals	Promotion/Appraisals Company culture Work Satisfaction	Company culture Promotion/Appraisals Salary & Benefits
Primary Work Policy	Work from office 48% employees reported	Work from office 67% employees reported	Work from office 95% employees reported	Work from office 92% employees reported
Rating by Women Employees	4.4 Good rated by 26 women	4.1 Good rated by 22 women	3.5 Good rated by 8 women	2.1 Poor rated by 5 women
Rating by Men Employees	4.3 Good rated by 146 men	3.9 Good rated by 234 men	3.6 Good rated by 88 men	3.7 Good rated by 93 men
Job Security	4.2 Good	4.1 Good	3.4 Average	3.4 Average