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Hikal

3.8

based on 924 Reviews

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Hikal Reviews

Updated 27 Jun, 2025

Overall Rating

3.8/5

based on 924 reviews

3% below industry's average

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Category Ratings

4.1

Job Security

3.9

Work-Life Balance

3.7

Company Culture

3.7

Skill Development

3.7

Work Satisfaction

3.2

Salary

3.0

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What employees say about Hikal?

Insights from employee reviews on AmbitionBox

Workplace insights

Work from office

85% employees reported

Alternate Saturday off

34% employees reported

Flexible timing

54% employees reported

No travel

46% employees reported

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Gender based rating

4.1

Rated by Women

56 reviews

3.8

Rated by Men

838 reviews

Hikal is rated 3.8 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 924 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the c... Read more

Detailed Hikal Employee Reviews

Deputy Manager Production in Mahad

Full Time

Production & Manufacturing Department

3.0

updated on 24 Jan 2025

Likes

Good Workers available here Free hand to work. Good safety Practices

Dislikes

1.Favourism by Senior person like AGM production or DGM production . 2.He is making situation like senior person has to report junior person. then how senior persons will work. 3.Who is giving resignation, retaining them give good salary immediately. But what about who is want continue Hikal? For them no values. 4.one person joined as Executive production now he is sr. Manager production. Within 10-12 years. He is only Bsc. By favourism. Now his salary is 17-18 lacs PA. 5.persons who works longer time don't have value. 6.Asst.manger/ Dy. manager production working in the shift duty. & Executive working in G shift. 7.Doing Leave With out pay of workers/ Executive/ Asst manager/ Dy. manager. Etc... if they absent some time... 8 No professional... 9.At the time of increment doing favourism, not seeing his how long he serviced here... His Qualification.. 10. Persy supposed retaining after resignation, but he again leaving after 6-8 months. Means ?...Read More

Work Details

Work days: Rotational Shift (Strict Timings)

Deputy Manager in Navi Mumbai

Full Time

SCM & Logistics Department

3.0

updated on 20 Feb 2025

Likes

You can consider company as one time jump for span of 1Y.

Dislikes

The increment cycle is disappointing. While the company culture is generally positive, many Heads of Department (HODs) are either retired or nearing retirement. In maximum cases, retired individuals or those on extension make decisions regarding increments and career growth of company pay roll employee.

Work Details

Work policy: You can do WFH as per you boss approval

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

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3.8

• 206 reviews

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• 139 reviews

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4.1

• 61 reviews

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• 59 reviews

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Officer in Bharuch

Full Time

Engineering Department

4.0

updated on 11 Apr 2025

Likes

Culture, top to bottom connectivity, work life balance , management.

Dislikes

Partiality, promoting to local people from employment.

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Instrument Executive in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Software Development Department

4.0

updated on 01 Mar 2025

Likes

Job Security

Dislikes

Personal Life will get disturbed. Management is not goo. Sunday working sometimes without any planning not providing cab on sunday. No overtime money, no extra money for c-off. Not providing reimbursement even of you go for company work on week off. No rewards for even if you working hard and doing job on time.

Work Details

Work days: Alternate Saturday off (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Assistant Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Production & Manufacturing - Other Department

4.0

updated on 15 Feb 2025

Likes

Good work environment. identifying hard work and talent. Recognising.

Dislikes

I am not satisfied with union people work culture. They are not taking responsibilities. Due to them work load more to other employees

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Saturday (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Hikal Interview Questions

A Junior Officer was asked Q. What is a PLC/DCS system?

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A Production Officer was asked Q. What is distillation?

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A Finance Manager was asked Q. What is LHR need ? how do you calculate it and need of it ?

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Scientist 2 in Pune

Full Time

Research & Development - Other Department

3.0

updated on 06 Feb 2025

Likes

I like company culture, working area, fixed working hrs. Travelling and canteen faciltiy

Dislikes

Very poor increment, safety is only for below manager peoples, safety is only for to expect lot of near miss reports, job security, very poor BD team, they have dnt knowledge abt how to sell our products, reliving period is too much.

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AGM production in Taloja Mumbai

Production & Manufacturing - Other

1.0

• updated on 27 Jun 2025

Likes:

Good showcase of company policies

Dislikes:

Company policies are just for show, no actual benefit to employee

Scientist-2 in Pune

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

2.0

• updated on 25 Jun 2025

Likes:

Job security is good

Dislikes:

Favorism is very high . Making situation like senior person is re...

Scientist 1 in Pune

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

3.0

• updated on 20 Jun 2025

Likes:

Work culture

Dislikes:

Bad increament

Assistant Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering Department

3.0

updated on 27 Jan 2025

Likes

The company culture is satisfactory and there is job security. There is good opportunity for freshers to develop as a leader.

Dislikes

The salary is not competitive with market conditions and increment is not upto the mark

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Saturday (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Executive in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Production & Manufacturing Department

5.0

updated on 08 Jan 2025

Likes

Good workplace. Except increment, all good. Wonderful automation system, quick response from the supporting departments. Wonderful..

Dislikes

Increment for the present expenditures is very low.

Work Details

Work days: Rotational Shift (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

Officer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Quality Assurance and Testing Department

2.0

updated on 27 Nov 2024

Likes

Overall company is good but internal politics will sue you...lack of appreciation and appraisal.. Work and life balance will be affected.. Had a disgusting experience at hikal...been a victim of office politics....work hard and your credit will goes to some one...😞

Dislikes

Culture HR department

Work Details

Work days: Rotational Shift (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

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Executive in Bharuch

Full Time

Engineering Department

4.0

updated on 27 Oct 2024

Likes

In hikal I am learning many for thing. Like Advance Excel. Leader Shift training means Skill development is very good. And company culture is also good. Full supported from mangement for all activities we are perform. So Hikal best platform for me.

Dislikes

Nothing

Work Details

Work days: Alternate Saturday off (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

HR Assistant in Bharuch

Full Time

Compensation & Benefits Department

4.0

updated on 21 Oct 2024

Likes

HIKAL IS BEST COMPANY FOR ONE WHO STARTED THEIR CAREER JOURNEY FROM HERE. COMPANY CULTURE IS SO GOOD AND ENVIRONMENT IS ALSO LEARNING FRIENDLY. STAFF AND TEAMS ARE WORKING LIKE A FAMILY. FESTIVAL CELEBRATION ARE BEST IN HIKAL.

Dislikes

THERE IS NO DISLIKES FOR HIKAL.

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Saturday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

Electrical Engineer in Ankleshwar

Full Time

Engineering Department

3.0

updated on 20 Jul 2024

Likes

Management good. Facilities given good. More reliable job work and good nature and support by management employee and other department employee

Dislikes

some political issue in engg department and partiality faced on increment time and other side support not provide. As per work load not given expected increment or salary.

Work Details

Work days: Alternate Saturday off (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

Assistant Manager Corporate Communication in Mumbai

Full Time

Corporate Communication Department

5.0

updated on 01 Jul 2024

Likes

Good work life balance, very supportive team, many learning opportunities, many new initiatives, happy workplace environment. Overall a fruitful tenure at Hikal

Dislikes

Nothing

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Bangalore / Bengaluru

0 - 6 Yrs

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Mumbai

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HQ - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Is Hikal a good place to work for?

The experience of working at any company can vary based on factors like team, manager, role, company policy etc. However, with an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 from over 924 employee reviews, it's clear that most employees have an average experience working at Hikal. Job Security holds the highest rating at 4.1, while career growth is rated the lowest amongst all factors at 3.0. Read reviews about job security and career growth on AmbitionBox.

How does Hikal’s employee rating compare to the industry average?

Hikal's employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 is below the industry average of 3.9 out of 5 for companies within the Pharma sector. This rating suggests that Hikal faces some challenges in employee satisfaction compared to its industry peers. It indicates that while Hikal performs relatively well, there may be specific areas where improvements could be made to better align with or exceed the industry standard.

Does Hikal pay their employees well?

According to AmbitionBox reviews, Hikal employees rate their salary and benefits at 3.2 out of 5, based on 924 reviews. The rating reflects an average level of satisfaction among employees regarding compensation and benefits, indicating that while employees find the compensation and benefits acceptable, there is room for improvement in these areas. You can know more about Hikal salaries here and to read reviews specifically about salary and benefits at Hikal, click here .

How is the work culture at Hikal?

Work culture at Hikal is rated 3.7 out of 5 by 924 employees on AmbitionBox, indicating an average environment. Work culture encompasses aspects like collaboration, support, and overall employee satisfaction. The rating reflects that while some aspects of the work culture are satisfactory, there is room for improvement in certain areas.To read reviews specifically about work culture at Hikal, click here .

How is the job security at Hikal?

Based on 924 reviews on AmbitionBox, Hikal employees rate job security at 4.1 out of 5. This high rating reflects strong employee confidence in the stability and security of their roles at Hikal, indicating that most employees feel secure in their positions and trust the company to provide a reliable work environment. To read reviews about job security at Hikal, click here .

Is work from home available at Hikal?

According to AmbitionBox, 3% of Hikal employees work from home permanently, 85% work from the office, and 12% follow a hybrid model, based on 150 reviews in the last 6 months. This indicates an inclination for in-office work arrangements with fewer remote options. To read reviews specifically about work-life balance, click here.

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