Awards 2021

Best Places to Work in India 2021

Employee Choice Awards by AmbitionBox

*based on ratings of employees who have worked in the company in the year 2020

Categories are based on Indian employee count of respective companies. Ranks are awarded by Standard Competition ranking method.

6 Best Construction Companies

Large companies category

10,001 to 50,000 employees in India

#1 Dilip Buildcon

From humble beginnings in 1987 to a road focused EPC leader in 2017, DBL’s journey is characterized by hard work, respect for relationships, and a drive to excel in anything they take up. They have upheld the tradition of giving their best to all projects since conception. DBL’s value-centric delivery, execution process and commitment to innovation have set the stage for the next phase of growth.

1st

Mid-Sized companies category

1,001 to 10,000 employees in India

#1 Afcons Infrastructure

Afcons Infrastructure is a part of Shapoorji Pallonji Group, which is India’s leading engineering and construction conglomerate. We are one of the top infrastructure development companies in India, with a diverse experience of on-time execution of over 350 infrastructure projects in more than 22 countries. Afcons is the first infrastructure company globally to win the Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise (MIKE) Award at the Global, Asia Pacific, and, India levels in 2018, 2019, and 2020, having won its predecessor the Most Admired Knowledge Enterprise (MAKE) Award in 2016 and 2017.

1st

#2 Sadbhav Engineering

Founded in 1988 by Mr. Vishnubhai Patel, Sadbhav Engineering Limited (SEL) today is considered among the few elite infrastructure companies in the country. In the last couple of decades, we have truly risen above and beyond. By executing projects of national significance, we have powerfully integrated ourselves in the Indian Infrastructure sector. Every new endeavor of our company has the ultimate goal of enhancing the quality of life for people across the country and creating new opportunities without compromising on quality.

2nd

#3 JMC Projects

JMC Projects thrives on its technical capabilities, built over last several years and strong will power, to provide value to customers. This is the premise for establishing a culture of engagement in JMC's credo. Perfecting past knowledge and recapitulating this expertise makes us perform better & faster. Collaborative engagement pro-creates innovation, which ultimately creates a better & sustainable future. This underlines that JMC's pursuit of excellence is just a manifestation of achieving customer delight. Over the last several years, JMC Projects has evolved as a prominent engineering and construction services company. On the backdrop of dynamic competitive landscape, JMC has weaved in agility and innovation into the culture of the organization. Recent upsurge in customer expectations is bound to unlock exciting opportunities of lifting our own standards.

3rd

Small companies category

501 to 1,000 employees in India

#1 R.S. Infraprojects

R.S. Infraprojects Pvt. Ltd. is a growing infrastructure Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) company in India, engaged in projects in the power transmission and telecommunication sectors. The company’s focus on timely execution of projects and the quality of construction services makes R.S. Infra a trusted partner for many domestic and international clients in both the private and the public sector. Furthermore our belief that the ‘customer is king’ ensures a long and sustainable relationship between R.S. Infra and its clients. The company’s EPC business is supplemented by its manufacturing capabilities, with three factories set up in the Greater Noida Area. Today, the company has a capacity of 65,000 MTs of galvanized steel structures per annum, with a larger capacity expansion in the works. Our cost efficient and top of the line manufacturing plants gives R.S. Infra a distinct cost and quality advantage over most of its competitors in the EPC business. Today, we manufacture telecommunication towers, power transmission towers, monopole towers, sub-station structure, solar panel mounting structures and FM/ TV towers. With a highly professionalized and technology enabled team, R.S. Infraprojects is in the right place to meet the growing demand for quality infrastructure in India and other developing countries. We are committed to exceed the standards of all Quality, Environment and Occupational Health & Safety requirements in all our projects.

1st

#2 GVPR Engineers

GVPR mission is to build a world-class infrastructure company with the impeccable standards of professionalism, ethics and customer service and to thereby contribute to and benefit from the growth of the Indian economy.GVPR is an Infrastructure Construction Company having multiple divisions in Power Sector, the distribution of laying of power cables, erecting towers for high power transmission, construction of power stations, etc. In the Civil Engineering for executing medium to large civil constructions, roads, canals, etc. and Water Resource Management, which together form the core essential segments of our economy. GVPR has good experience in executing lift irrigation schemes and drinking water diversion schemes also, which is a critical part of rural irrigation schemes and making drinking water available to all.With 22 glorious years of experience, GVPR is a name synonymous with global standards, new generation workspaces and world cultures. GVPR has the distinction of developing and completing Government projects on par with the best in the world.

2nd

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Other Award Categories

15 Best Mega Companies

25 Best Large Companies

25 Best Mid-Sized Companies

25 Best Small Companies

15 Best Tech Startups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are AmbitionBox Best Places to Work Awards 2021?
AmbitionBox Best Places to Work Awards 2021 recognizes the top companies to work for in India based on ratings shared by employees on AmbitionBox who have worked with a particular company in 2020.
How is a company classified as Mega, Large, Mid-Sized, Small, and Startup?
A company can be classified into one or more of the below category based on its India employee count

  • Mega category if it has more than 50k employees
  • Large category if it has employees b/w 10k & 50k
  • Mid-Sized category if it has employees b/w 1k & 10k
  • Small category if it has employees b/w 501 & 1k
  • Startup if

    • It leverages technology for their business in a significant way
    • Should not be a public company or started by another company
    • It has been founded on or after 01-January-2011
    • It has employees more than 200
Even though my company has good ratings, why did it not make it to the ‘Best Places to Work Awards’ list?
For a company to qualify it must fulfil the following criteria:-

  • Company must be a registered company in India or wholly owned subsidiary of foreign company in India.
  • Company must not be a Government organisation, Staffing firm, Dealer/Franchisee, NGO/Social Service organisation, Industry Association, College/ School/University, Restaurant, Hotel, Airport, Hospital and alike.
  • Company must not have influenced reviews or have tampered with the process of collecting authentic, unbiased reviews, including intentional or unintentional acts that violate the AmbitionBox Community Guidelines and/or Terms of Use.
  • Company must not have been involved in any fraudulent or suspicious activities and is under scrutiny by their respective governing entity.
  • Company must meet category eligibility criteria as well to qualify.

Winning an award depends on a variety of other reasons. Refer to the complete methodology here.
What is the time frame of reviews and ratings considered for awards?
Only reviews contributed between 01 January 2020 & 07 May 2021 for a company were considered for these awards, also all reviewers should have worked in that company in 2020 (between 01 January 2020 and 31 December 2020).
How are companies ranked?
Companies are ranked based on the new overall rating which is calculated using our proprietary algorithm based on the ratings shared by employees who have worked in the company in 2020. In cases where 2 or more companies have the same rating, a joint rank is given. Ranks are awarded by Standard Competition ranking.

Refer to the complete methodology here.
Can companies nominate themselves for Awards 2021?
No, companies cannot nominate themselves to participate in Awards. All companies on AmbitionBox are eligible for Awards subject to fulfilling the award category qualifying criteria.

However, a company can increase its chances of qualifying if they have sufficient reviews on AmbitionBox. Hence we encourage companies to ask their employees to fill reviews on AmbitionBox.
How does a company benefit from these awards?
If you believe you have a really good work culture and a great employer brand, then get noticed by more than 1 Crore monthly jobseekers on AmbitionBox with the ‘Best Places to Work in India’ award. Not only this, but all companies that make it to the list are also given a badge which can be showcased on your own website or social media platforms as recognition from AmbitionBox. This helps companies attract and retain talent.
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