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Orient Electric

3.8
based on 649 Reviews
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Working at Orient Electric

Company Summary

Orient Electric, part of the diversified USD 3 billion CK Birla Group, is a leading consumer electrical brand with a diverse portfolio of fans, lighting, home appliances, switches, and switchgears.

Overall Rating

3.8/5
based on 649 reviews
highly rated categories
3% below
industry average
highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Promotions

Work Policy
Work from office
Work from office
68% employees reported
Monday to Saturday
Monday to Saturday
77% employees reported
Strict timing
Strict timing
53% employees reported
Within city
Within city
39% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
Health insurance
35 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
31 employees reported
Child care facility
Child care facility
7 employees reported
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
7 employees reported
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About Orient Electric

Founded in1954 (71 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count1k-5k
India HeadquartersDelhi/NCR, Delhi, India
Office Locations
Websiteorientelectric.com
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Orient Electric Limited (OEL) is part of the diversified USD 3 billion Indian conglomerate CK Birla Group. A distinguished name in the consumer electrical space for almost seven decades, Orient Electric has established itself as a trusted brand for consumer electrical products in India. It offers a diverse portfolio of fans, lighting, home appliances, switches, and switchgear. OEL stock trades under the code "541301" on BSE and under the code "ORIENTELEC" on NSE.


In the domestic market, Orient Electric has a well-organised distribution network reaching 1,35,000 retail outlets and a strong service network covering more than 450 cities. In addition to India, the company enjoys a market presence in more than 30 countries. The company draws a sizable advantage from proprietary production facilities enabling it to manufacture first-to-market, consumer-centric products with best-in-class quality and performance.


Driven by a deep understanding of its consumers, Orient Electric leverages its strong manufacturing and R&D capabilities to deliver innovative and thoughtfully designed products. As the company continues its journey, its focus remains on driving growth through consumer-centric innovation and building a future-ready organization. Its strategic priorities are centered on unlocking the organization’s growth potential, enhancing operational efficiencies, and meeting evolving customer needs with innovative solutions that bring convenience to everyday life.

Mission: "We are a leading Indian electrical brand with significant global presence. We are focused on making customers happy by consistently providing smart electrical solutions through innovation, world-class manufacturing practices, knowledgeable and customer-oriented distribution network, highly responsive after sales service and engaged employees."
Vision: "Spreading Happiness by Smart Application of Technology"

Orient Electric Ratings

based on 649 reviews

Overall Rating

3.8/5
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Category Ratings

3.7

Work-life balance

3.6

Company culture

3.6

Salary

3.5

Job security

3.5

Skill development

3.5

Work satisfaction

3.1

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Orient Electric is rated 3.8 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 649 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 Orient Electric
based on 627 reviews
3.3
Rated by 31 Women
Rated 3.4 for Salary and 3.3 for Job security
3.8
Rated by 596 Men
Rated 3.8 for Work-life balance and 3.6 for Company culture

Work Policy at Orient Electric

based on 123 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
68%
Hybrid
24%
Permanent work from home
8%

Orient Electric Reviews

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Orient Electric Salaries

Orient Electric salaries have received with an average score of 3.6 out of 5 by 649 employees.

Area Sales Manager

(136 salaries)
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₹6.1 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr

Territory Sales Manager

(75 salaries)
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹11.8 L/yr

Senior Engineer

(57 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr

Senior Territory Sales Manager

(49 salaries)
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₹5.9 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr

Deputy Manager

(47 salaries)
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₹8.5 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr

Quality Engineer

(37 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr

Deputy Area Manager

(34 salaries)
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₹4.9 L/yr - ₹11.3 L/yr

Sales Executive

(32 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr

Assistant General Manager

(25 salaries)
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₹22 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

Regional Manager

(23 salaries)
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₹17.5 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr

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Orient Electric FAQs

When was Orient Electric founded?
Orient Electric was founded in 1954. The company has been operating for 71 years primarily in the Consumer Electronics & Appliances sector.
Where is the Orient Electric headquarters located?
Orient Electric is headquartered in Delhi/NCR, Delhi. It operates in 10 cities such as New Delhi, Hyderabad / Secunderabad, Patna, Lucknow, Mumbai. To explore all the office locations, visit Orient Electric locations.
How many employees does Orient Electric have in India?
Orient Electric currently has more than 1,100+ employees in India. Sales & Business Development department appears to have the highest employee count in Orient Electric based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Orient Electric have good work-life balance?
Orient Electric has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 70% employees rated Orient Electric 4 or above, while 30% 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 Orient Electric work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Orient Electric good for career growth?
Career growth at Orient Electric is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.1. 30% employees rated Orient Electric 3 or below, while 70% 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 Orient Electric promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the cons of working in Orient Electric?
Working at Orient Electric does have some drawbacks that potential employees should consider. The company is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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