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Aequs
3.5
based on 633 Reviews
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Aequs provides Contract Manufacturing Ecosystem with specialization in Aerospace, Toys, Consumer Durable Goods.
Overall Rating
3.5/5
based on 633 reviews
12% below
industry average
Critically rated for
Promotions, Salary, Job security
Work Policy
Work from office
88% employees reported
Monday to Saturday
45% employees reported
Strict timing
56% employees reported
No travel
55% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
30 employees reported
Health insurance
16 employees reported
Child care facility
6 employees reported
Cafeteria
6 employees reported
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About Aequs
Founded in1997 (28 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count1k-5k
India HeadquartersBelagavi/Belgaum, Karnataka, India
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Websiteaequs.com
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Aequs is India’s fastest growing precision engineering company, specializing in forging & heat treatment, precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, surface treatment and structural assemblies for the aerospace and other allied industries. It is headquartered within the Aequs Special Economic Zone in Belagavi, India’s First Notified Precision Engineering & Manufacturing SEZ.
Aequs operates several manufacturing facilities in India, US and France. They are located in Aequs SEZ, Belagavi (Karnataka, India), Houston (TX, USA), Paris (TX, USA), Aubigny (France), Cholet (France) and Besancon (France).
Aequs offers a fully capable manufacturing ecosystem that effectively meets the wide-ranging demands of customers around the world. Aequs currently has three multinational joint ventures to provide increased value-add capabilities within the SEZ; they are with Aubert & Duval SAS of France (ERAMET Group) for forging, Magellan Aerospace of Canada for Surface treatment and Saab AB of Sweden for Assemblies. Aequs customers include global industry leaders such as Airbus, Boeing, Safran, Dassault, Collins Aerospace, Eaton, Honeywell, SAAB and GKN Aerospace to name a few.
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Aequs Ratings
based on 633 reviews
Overall Rating
3.5/5
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3.3
Work-life balance
3.3
Skill development
3.3
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3.2
Company culture
3.1
Job security
3.1
Salary
2.9
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Aequs is rated 3.5 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 633 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 Aequs
based on 616 reviews
3.2
Rated by 38 Women
Rated 3.0 for Company culture and 3.0 for Job security
3.6
Rated by 578 Men
Rated 3.4 for Work-life balance and 3.3 for Skill development
Work Policy at Aequs
based on 63 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
88%
Hybrid
8%
Permanent work from home
4%
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Overall Rating | 3.5/5 based on 633 reviews | 4.7/5 based on 5.7k reviews | 4.6/5 based on 3k reviews | 3.7/5 based on 2.1k reviews |
Highly Rated for |  No highly rated category | Job security Skill development Salary | Job security Skill development Salary | Job security |
Critically Rated for | Promotions Salary Job security |  No critically rated category | No critically rated category | Promotions Salary |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 88% employees reported | Work from office 69% employees reported | Work from office 89% employees reported | Work from office 86% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.2 Average rated by 38 women | 4.4 Good rated by 92 women | 4.7 Excellent rated by 87 women | 3.7 Good rated by 140 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.6 Good rated by 578 men | 4.7 Excellent rated by 4.9k men | 4.6 Excellent rated by 2.7k men | 3.7 Good rated by 1.9k men |
Job security | 3.1 Average | 4.7 Excellent | 4.7 Excellent | 4.2 Good |
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Aequs Salaries
Aequs salaries have received with an average score of 3.1 out of 5 by 633 employees.
Lead Engineer
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₹4.7 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
Junior Engineer
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₹2 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
Quality Engineer
(119 salaries)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
Deputy Manager
(106 salaries)
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₹8.1 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr
Engineer Trainee
(65 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
Production Engineer
(54 salaries)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr
Senior Technical Assistant
(50 salaries)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
Manufacturing Engineer
(48 salaries)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
Senior Engineer
(43 salaries)
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
Procurement Engineer
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₹2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
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Exclusive: IPO-Bound Aequs Nets INR 128 Cr Via Rights Issue
- Aequs, a contract manufacturing company, raised INR 128 Cr through a rights issue led by its holding company.
- Existing investors like Amicus Capital, Steadview Capital, and others also participated in the funding round.
- The company issued 1.71 Cr equity shares to existing shareholders at a premium in early May.
- Aequs, planning to go public, filed its DRHP and aims to raise $200 Mn via an IPO.
Inc42 | 19 Jul, 2025
businessline growth conclave to focus on MSMEs’ role in make in India
- The BusinessLine Growth Conclave, in partnership with NITTE (deemed to be university), will focus on the role of MSMEs in India's 'Make in India' initiative.
- The event in Bengaluru will include panel discussions on supplying to defence and powering 'Make in India,' as well as a fireside chat.
- MSME Day is celebrated globally on June 27th to recognize and promote the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises.
- Priyank Kharge, Minister of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, IT and BT of Karnataka, will be the Chief Guest at the conclave.
- Panelists for the discussions include industry experts and leaders from companies like Kepler Aero, Aequs Ltd, and Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses.
- The conclave aims to highlight the significant contribution of MSMEs to the Indian economy in terms of employment and overall growth.
- The event is supported by various partners and sponsors including NABARD, Canara Bank, Tally, FICCI Karnataka, and the Government of Karnataka.
- The livestream link for the conclave is http://nauk.in/KenD12xG
- BusinessLine has previously organized similar conclaves for MSMEs, showcasing the importance of this sector in the economy.
HinduBusinessLine | 24 Jun, 2025
Centre amends SEZ rules to attract investments in semiconductors, electronics manufacturing
- The Centre has amended SEZ rules to attract investments in semiconductors and electronics manufacturing by promoting pioneering investments and boosting manufacturing in high-technology sectors.
- Reforms include reduction in minimum contiguous land area requirement for SEZs dedicated to semiconductor and electronics component manufacturing, relaxation of condition for encumbrance-free SEZ land, and inclusion of goods received and supplied on a free-of-cost basis in NFE calculations.
- SEZ units in these sectors are now allowed to supply domestically into the Domestic Tariff Area after payment of applicable duties, aiming to boost high-tech manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem growth, and creation of high-skilled jobs.
- Following the amendments, SEZ proposals by Micron Semiconductor Technology India and Hubballi Durable Goods Cluster were approved, with Micron planning to invest ₹13,000 crore in an SEZ facility in Sanand, Gujarat, while Aequs Group will invest ₹100 crore in an SEZ in Dharwad, Karnataka.
HinduBusinessLine | 10 Jun, 2025
From Snitch To Stable Money — Indian Startups Raised $134 Mn This Week
- The Indian startup ecosystem witnessed a 45% uptick as startups raised $134.4 Mn across 16 deals in the first week of June, with funding mainly in ecommerce and fintech sectors.
- Key funding rounds included Snitch raising $40 Mn in a Series B round, Udaan securing $39 Mn in Series G, and Stable Money raising $20 Mn in a Series B round.
- Other notable fundings were received by startups like LoanTap, GyanDhan, and Plush in the fintech and ecommerce spaces.
- Healthtech startup Biopeak secured $3.5 Mn in seed funding, while Decentro, a fintech SaaS startup, raised the same amount in a Series B round.
- Startup IPO developments included Lenskart preparing for a $1 Bn IPO, Moneyview's $400 Mn IPO, and Aequs pre-filing IPO papers to raise $200 Mn.
- Groww announced its Series F funding of $202.3 Mn, while Nazara acquired Smaaash for INR 126 Cr and Zaggle planned to acquire Dice Enterprises for INR 123 Cr.
- Pepperfry is set to raise $5 Mn from existing investors like General Electric and Goldman Sachs to support its growth and expansion.
- The funding activity in the Indian startup ecosystem showcased variations with Udaan, Snitch, and fintech startups leading the capital infusion trends.
- This week saw a significant rise in seed stage fundings, with seven startups raising $7.7 Mn, compared to $3.2 Mn in the previous week.
- Overall, the funding landscape in India's startup sector saw a mix of fintech, ecommerce, and healthtech startups attracting investments, signaling recovery and growth.
- The volatility in funding trends and IPO developments highlighted the resilience and adaptability of Indian startups amidst changing market conditions.
Inc42 | 7 Jun, 2025
Aequs pre-files DRHP with SEBI for its IPO debut
- Aequs Ltd. has pre-filed DRHP with SEBI for its IPO debut with Kotak Mahindra Capital, JM Financial, and IIFL Capital as lead managers.
- The company recently approved changing its status to a public company and renaming itself from 'Aequs Private Limited' to 'Aequs Limited.'
- Aequs has formed a joint venture with Tramontina to manufacture cookware in India.
- The company raised funds from various sources including promoters and external investments, secured funding through compulsorily convertible preference shares, operates in India, France, and the USA, and serves global brands like Hasbro, Spin Master, and Chicco.
HinduBusinessLine | 3 Jun, 2025
Legacy Giants Ahead In EV Race, Udaan’s $114 Mn Fundraise & More
- Ola Electric has lost its second spot to Bajaj Auto in the electric two-wheeler market, with E2W registrations growing 4% to 96,114 units in May.
- In May, TVS, Bajaj Chetak, and Hero MotoCorp's Vida brand saw growth in registrations, while Ola Electric and Ather Energy experienced declines.
- Ola Electric faced a MoM sales decline for the second consecutive month in May due to losses, regulatory scrutiny, and operational issues.
- Udaan closed a $114 million Series G funding round, with investments from M&G Prudential and Lightspeed Venture Partners.
- Tesla expressed disinterest in manufacturing in India despite the new EV policy allowing OEMs to import certain EVs at a reduced customs duty.
- Aequs filed its DRHP for a $200 million IPO after becoming a public entity, focusing on manufacturing parts for various industries.
- Meesho's shareholders approved the issuance of 411 million bonus shares as it prepares for a $1 billion IPO at a $10 billion valuation.
- Pepperfry is raising INR 43 crore by issuing Series 12A CCPS, while Zepto faced licence revocation in Mumbai due to food safety violations.
- VinFast aims to increase its annual EV production in India to 1.5 lakh units with plans for exports and significant hiring by 2030.
- Snitch, a D2C apparel brand, raised $40 million in its Series B round, led by 360 ONE Asset and other investors.
- ZenStatement, an Indian startup automating financial management for SMEs, offers real-time financial visibility and has processed $10 billion in transactions.
Inc42 | 3 Jun, 2025
Aequs Files Confidential Draft Papers With SEBI, Plans To Raise $200 Mn
- Aequs, a Karnataka-based contract manufacturing company, has filed a confidential draft red herring prospectus with SEBI to raise $200 Mn through an IPO.
- Founded in 2006, Aequs caters to aerospace, toys, and consumer durable goods industries with manufacturing units in India, France, and the US.
- The startup has raised over $81 Mn in funding and counts Airbus, Boeing, Safran, and Collings Aerospace among its clients.
- Aequs reported a 6.45% increase in operating revenue but a 200% expansion in net loss for FY24; it aims to go public with Aravind Melligeri as the executive chairman.
Inc42 | 2 Jun, 2025
From Euler Motors To CloudSEK — Indian Startups Raised $232 Mn This Week
- Indian startups raised a total of $231.7 million in funding across 16 deals in a week, indicating a 53% increase from the previous week.
- Euler Motors, a cleantech company, secured the largest funding of $75 million, while Alt Carbon and Promethean Energy in the same sector raised $12 million and $2 million respectively.
- Fintech and ecommerce sectors also saw significant funding activities, with $65.9 million raised in fintech and $6.5 million in ecommerce.
- The UK's British International Investment emerged as a prominent investor, backing startups like Euler Motors and CureBay.
- Three new VC funds were launched, including 247VC with a $30 million fund and 360 ONE Asset with a $60 million fund, focusing on various startup sectors.
- Shiprocket, Pine Labs, and Aequs made progress towards IPOs, while Nazara acquired London-based Curve Games for INR 248 crores.
- Ola Electric plans to raise INR 1,700 crores in debt, and Stable Money aims to raise $20 million in a round led by The Fundamentum Partnership Fund.
- Cleantech, fintech, and ecommerce were the prominent sectors in terms of funding activities during the week.
- Seed-stage startups received a total of $27.6 million, marking a 7% decline from the previous week.
- Indian startup ecosystem witnessed significant IPO developments and fund launches, indicating positive growth in investment activities.
Inc42 | 24 May, 2025
Aequs Ramps Up IPO Preparations, Converts Into Public Company
- Aequs, a contract manufacturing company, has converted into a public company as it prepares for an IPO.
- The company operates in aerospace and consumer goods industries, manufacturing components for companies like Airbus and Boeing.
- Aequs aims to raise $200 Mn through its IPO, with plans to list later this year.
- The company's revenue mainly comes from aerospace manufacturing and it has shown financial growth in recent years.
Inc42 | 22 May, 2025
India Starts Exporting Apple Components To China, Vietnam: Report
- Tech giant Apple's suppliers from India have started exporting electronic components of various Apple products to China and Vietnam.
- The suppliers include Motherson Group, Jabil, Aequs, and Tata Electronics.
- This move reflects Apple's commitment to diversifying its global supply chain.
- Apple has witnessed significant growth in iPhone exports from India, with shipments reaching a record $12.8 billion.
Inc42 | 1 Mar, 2025
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Aequs FAQs
When was Aequs founded?
Aequs was founded in 1997. The company has been operating for 28 years primarily in the Defence & Aerospace sector.
Where is the Aequs headquarters located?
Aequs is headquartered in Belagavi/Belgaum, Karnataka.
How many employees does Aequs have in India?
Aequs currently has more than 1,000+ employees in India. Production, Manufacturing & Engineering department appears to have the highest employee count in Aequs based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Aequs have good work-life balance?
Aequs has a work-life balance rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 32% employees rated Aequs 3 or below, while 68% employees rated it 4 or above for work-life balance. This rating suggests that while some employees recognize efforts towards work-life balance, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We encourage you to read Aequs work-life balance reviews for more details.
Is Aequs good for career growth?
Career growth at Aequs is rated as poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.9. 32% employees rated Aequs 3 or below on promotions / appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. We recommend reading Aequs promotions / appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the cons of working in Aequs?
Working at Aequs does have some drawbacks that potential employees should consider. The company is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, salary & benefits and job security, based on 600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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