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Q: When was Shell founded?

Shell was founded in 1907. The company has been operating for 117 years primarily in the Oil & Gas sector .

Q: Where is the Shell headquarters located?

Shell is headquartered in London, England. It operates in 5 cities such as Bangalore / Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Gurgaon / Gurugram, Ahmedabad. To explore all the office locations, visit Shell locations .

Q: How many employees does Shell have in India?

Shell currently has more than 13,000+ employees in India. Engineering - Software & QA department appears to have the highest employee count in Shell based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.

Q: Does Shell have good work-life balance?

Shell has a work-life balance rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 1,900+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 79% employees rated Shell 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 Shell work-life balance reviews for more details

Q: Is Shell good for career growth?

Career growth at Shell is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.3. 21% employees rated Shell 3 or below, while 79% 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 Shell promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.

Q: What are the pros and cons of working in Shell?

Working at Shell comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for work life balance , company culture and salary & benefits . However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal , based on 1,900+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.

4.1

based on 1.9k Reviews

Proud winner of ABECA 2024 - AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards

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About Shell

Founded in1907 (117 yrs old)

India Employee Count10k-50k

Global Employee Count50k-1 Lakh

India HeadquartersLondon, England, India

Office Locations

Ahmedabad

Howrah

Bangalore / Bengaluru

Websiteshell.in

Primary Industry

Oil & Gas

Other Industries

Oil / Gas / Petro Chemicals

Power

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Shell Business Operations Bangalore is one of the four global IT hubs for Shell that forms an integral part of our IT project delivery and support network. We provide IT services to all our businesses – Upstream, Downstream and Projects & Technology – as well as associated support functions.

Mission: Our strategy is to strengthen our position as a leading energy company by providing oil, gas and low-carbon energy as the world’s energy system transforms. Safety and social responsibility are fundamental to our business approach.

Vision: To provide a world-class investment case. This involves growing free cash flow and increasing returns, all built upon a strong financial framework and resilient portfolio. To thrive in the energy transition by responding to society’s desire for more and cleaner, convenient and competitive energy. To sustain a strong societal licence to operate and make a positive contribution to society through our activities.

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Shell won India’s Largest Employee Choice Awards in Large Companies Category.

#6 Top Rated Large Company

#1 Top Rated Energy & Power Company

Shell Ratings

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based on 1.9k reviews

Overall Rating

4.1/5

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4.3

Work-Life Balance

4.1

Company Culture

3.9

Salary & Benefits

3.8

Skill Development

3.7

Work Satisfaction

3.6

Job Security

3.3

Promotions/Appraisal

Shell is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 1.9k 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 Shell

based on 1.8k reviews

4.0

Rated by 400 Women

Rated 4.2 for Work-Life Balance and 4.0 for Salary & Benefits

4.1

Rated by 1.4k Men

Rated 4.3 for Work-Life Balance and 4.1 for Company Culture

Work Policy at Shell

based on 266 reviews in last 6 months

Hybrid

92%

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Overall Rating	4.1/5 based on 1.9k reviews	4.0/5 based on 15k reviews	4.4/5 based on 2.9k reviews	4.3/5 based on 991 reviews
Highly Rated for	Work-Life balance Company culture Salary & Benefits	Job Security Skill development Work-Life balance	Work-Life balance Company culture Job Security	Work-Life balance Job Security Work Satisfaction
Critically Rated for	Promotion/Appraisals	Promotion/Appraisals	No critically rated category	No critically rated category
Primary Work Policy	Hybrid 92% employees reported	Work from office 84% employees reported	Work from office 78% employees reported	Work from office 82% employees reported
Rating by Women Employees	4.0 Good rated by 400 women	3.9 Good rated by 997 women	4.5 Good rated by 249 women	4.4 Good rated by 112 women
Rating by Men Employees	4.1 Good rated by 1.4k men	4.1 Good rated by 13.1k men	4.4 Good rated by 2.4k men	4.3 Good rated by 767 men
Job Security	3.6 Good	4.1 Good	4.2 Good	4.3 Good