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Praj Industries
4.1
based on 658 Reviews
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Praj Industries offers advanced solutions in bio-based technologies, focusing on sustainable practices across energy, water treatment, and industrial processes globally.
Overall Rating
4.1/5
based on 658 reviews
5% above
industry average
Highly rated for
Company culture, Job security, Work-life balance
Critically rated for
Promotions
Work Policy
Work from office
75% employees reported
Monday to Friday
62% employees reported
Flexible timing
58% employees reported
Within country
36% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
43 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
33 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
29 employees reported
Cafeteria
29 employees reported
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About Praj Industries
Founded in1983 (42 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count1k-5k
India HeadquartersPune, Maharashtra, India
Office Locations
Websitepraj.net
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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What started off as an entrepreneurial venture three decades ago, is today India’s most successful company in the field of bio-based technologies and engineering with presence all over the world. The zeal of working toward making the world a better place has stayed with us till today and will continue to do so.
With a humble beginning as a supplier of ethanol plants, today Praj is a globally leading company with a bouquet of sustainable solutions for bioenergy, high purity water, critical process equipment, breweries and industrial wastewater treatment. Headquartered in Pune, India, Praj has spread its presence across the globe with 1000++ References in 100+ countries across all 5 continents.
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Praj Industries Ratings
based on 658 reviews
Overall Rating
4.1/5
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3.9
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3.8
Salary
3.8
Skill development
3.8
Work satisfaction
3.3
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Praj Industries is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 658 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.
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Gender Based Ratings at Praj Industries
based on 635 reviews
3.4
Rated by 32 Women
Rated 3.6 for Job security and 3.5 for Company culture
4.1
Rated by 603 Men
Rated 4.0 for Company culture and 4.0 for Job security
Work Policy at Praj Industries
based on 126 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
75%
Hybrid
23%
Permanent work from home
2%
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Overall Rating | 4.1/5 based on 658 reviews | 4.0/5 based on 2.1k reviews | 3.8/5 based on 920 reviews | 3.6/5 based on 984 reviews |
Highly Rated for | Job security Company culture Work-life balance | Work-life balance Job security Company culture | Work-life balance Job security |  No highly rated category |
Critically Rated for | Promotions | Promotions | Promotions | Promotions Work satisfaction |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 75% employees reported | Work from office 77% employees reported | Hybrid 63% employees reported | Work from office 78% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.4 Average rated by 32 women | 3.9 Good rated by 316 women | 3.9 Good rated by 262 women | 3.5 Good rated by 188 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.1 Good rated by 603 men | 4.0 Good rated by 1.7k men | 3.7 Good rated by 611 men | 3.7 Good rated by 764 men |
Job security | 4.0 Good | 3.8 Good | 3.8 Good | 3.4 Average |
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Praj Industries Salaries
Praj Industries salaries have received with an average score of 3.8 out of 5 by 658 employees.
Process Engineer
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr
Deputy Manager
(86 salaries)
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₹12.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
Senior Engineer
(58 salaries)
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₹4.7 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
Commissioning Engineer
(48 salaries)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
Project Manager
(40 salaries)
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₹13.3 L/yr - ₹24.6 L/yr
Piping Engineer
(37 salaries)
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₹4.9 L/yr - ₹9.9 L/yr
Commercial Officer
(37 salaries)
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₹3.7 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr
Senior Process Engineer
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₹5.8 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
Project Engineer
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
Production Engineer
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr
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Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On June 6
- The NSE Nifty 50 gained 0.53% to settle at 24,750.9, while the BSE Sensex rose 0.55% to close at 81,442.04.
- Asian equities were positioned for declines on Friday, following Wall Street's losses, with futures for Japanese and Australian stock indexes falling.
- India's benchmark equity indices closed higher for the second straight session on Thursday, with the NSE Nifty 50 ending 0.53% higher at 24,750 and the BSE Sensex closing 0.55% up at 81,442.
- Policy makers are expected to continue cutting the key repo rate for the third straight meeting, with the benchmark lending rate expected to come down by another 25 basis points to 5.75%.
- In the US market, stocks declined alongside Treasuries as a public dispute between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk affected Tesla Inc., with the Nasdaq 100 falling nearly 1%.
- Stocks to watch include Bajaj Finserv, Ashok Leyland, Ireda, JSW Energy, Coal India, Life Insurance Corp, Praj Industries, Power Grid Corp, Ceat, Mphasis, and Tejas Networks.
- Brokerage calls highlighted JPMorgan's outlook on Marico, Morgan Stanley's view on Ashok Leyland, and CLSA's expectations regarding India Property and rate cuts.
- Trading tweaks included changes in price bands for various companies, insider trades, bulk deals, and F&O cues like Nifty June Futures performance and open interests.
- Currency and bond updates revealed that the Indian rupee closed stronger against the US dollar, and the yield on the benchmark 10-year government bond remained flat.
- Overall, the stock market today showed mixed sentiments influenced by global and domestic factors, with various stocks, sectors, and market indicators in focus.
Bloomberg Quint | 6 Jun, 2025
IATA, ISMA and Praj Industries to work on global best practices on feedstock use
- Praj Industries, IATA, and ISMA collaborate to focus on conducting a life cycle assessment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) derived from Indian sugarcane.
- Partnership aims to determine an accurate Carbon Intensity (CI) number for SAF produced using Indian sugarcane, measuring greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy.
- Praj Industries has made progress in SAF development in India through partnerships with Indian Oil Corporation and AirAsia India.
- India aims for 2% SAF blending for international flights by 2028, with IATA expecting SAF production to reach 2 million tonnes by 2025, adding $4.4 billion to the fuel bill globally.
HinduBusinessLine | 4 Jun, 2025
Tata Steel, Vedanta and Samvardhana Motherson top outward FDI flows in FY25
- Tata Steel, Vedanta, and Samvardhana Motherson top the outward foreign direct investment (ODI) flows from India in FY25 with significant commitments to various countries.
- ODI flows from India increased by 80% to $25.6 billion in FY25, with Tata Steel accounting for 12% of the outflows with a $3 billion commitment to Singapore. Vedanta and Samvardhana Motherson also made substantial commitments across multiple countries.
- Other companies like Sun Pharma, Restocraft Hospitality, Oravel Stays, Praj Industries, and Mahindra & Mahindra also reported high outward FDI in FY25.
- Indian companies are investing abroad strategically to diversify operations, mitigate risks, enhance portfolios, access new markets, and leverage favorable tax treaties. Sectoral data shows significant ODI investments in financial services, manufacturing, and wholesale/retail trade segments.
HinduBusinessLine | 4 Jun, 2025
Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Before Going Into Trade On March 26
- Benchmark indices gained for the seventh straight session on Tuesday, with NSE Nifty 50 rising by 0.04% to 23,668.65 and BSE Sensex ending 0.04% higher.
- Asian stocks, including Nikkei, Kospi, Australia's S&P/ASX 200, and Hang Seng, saw modest gains amid market uncertainties.
- US futures were up, with S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.7% each and Nasdaq 100 up 0.1%.
- Foreign portfolio investors were net buyers for the fourth session, while domestic institutional investors turned net sellers.
- The rupee closed 12 paise lower at 85.76 per US dollar, breaking an eight-day winning streak.
- Stocks to watch include Infosys, PRAJ Industries, Varun Beverages, Arvind Smartspaces, and more, with significant developments reported.
- Companies like Waaree Energies, TVS Motor, Indegene, and others announced various acquisitions, investments, and operational updates.
- Market movements included bulk/block deals, trading tweaks, upcoming company meetings, F&O cues, and a currency update.
- The rupee opened stronger but closed lower against the US dollar, impacted by global sentiments and crude oil price fluctuations.
- Research reports on cement and banking sectors, along with specific stock recommendations, were highlighted for investors.
Bloomberg Quint | 26 Mar, 2025
Praj GenX breaks gender barriers with 50 women welders in manufacturing facility
- Praj GenX, a subsidiary of Praj Industries, has employed 50 women welders in its manufacturing facility in Mangaluru’s Special Economic Zone.
- To promote gender inclusivity in a male-dominated field, Praj GenX collaborated with Fronius welding institute and NITTE University to train young women in welding.
- The women welders, known as the 'Rani Chennamma Batch', are provided with a safe and comfortable work environment, advanced personal protective equipment, and women-led security operations.
- Praj GenX plans to expand its training initiatives to other high-skill areas and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the manufacturing industry.
HRKatha | 24 Mar, 2025
Broker’s call: Praj Industries (Buy)
- Orders for Praj Industries' GenX facility expected to begin in Q1FY26, contributing peak revenue of ₹1,000-2,500 crore per annum.
- The CBG sector faces challenges, but Praj remains optimistic citing support from its multi-feedstock technology.
- Potential US tariffs not expected to significantly impact Praj's ultra-low carbon ethanol prospects.
- Praj Industries receives increasing enquiries for 1G ethanol from international markets and expects the next phase of order bookings to be driven by anticipated blending mandates.
HinduBusinessLine | 24 Mar, 2025
Praj Industries appoints Ashish Gaikwad as MD
- Praj Industries has appointed Ashish Gaikwad as the new Managing Director.
- Ashish Gaikwad will succeed Shishir Joshipura, CEO & MD, who will complete his tenure on June 30.
- Gaikwad brings over 34 years of experience in industrial automation, digitalisation, process technology, renewable energy transition, artificial intelligence, and autonomous manufacturing.
- Under Gaikwad's guidance, Praj will continue to advance its vision of a sustainable bioeconomy.
HinduBusinessLine | 4 Feb, 2025
Praj Industries Banking On Strong Orderbook For Recovery After Weak Q3 Net Profit
- Praj Industries Ltd. reported a 41.6% year-on-year drop in its consolidated net profit to Rs 41.1 crore in Q3.
- Managing Director and CEO, Shishir Joshipura, stated that the weak performance was due to a shift in order mix, which is expected to bounce back in upcoming orders.
- The company's order book is increasing and valued at Rs 4,349 crore as of December 31, 2024.
- Praj Industries is confident in returning to growth, with the strategic effort in building the order book.
Bloomberg Quint | 31 Jan, 2025
Praj Industries Share Price Down On Weak Q3 Earnings
- Praj Industries' consolidated net profit declined by 42% year-over-year to Rs 41.10 crore, missing the Bloomberg consensus estimate of Rs 78 crore.
- Revenue for the quarter increased by 2.9% to Rs 853.03 crore, compared to Rs 828.62 crore in the same period last year. However, this was below the estimated Rs 951 crore.
- The company's Ebitda fell by 25% to Rs 72.71 crore, against an estimate of Rs 115 crore. Ebitda margins contracted to 8.5% from 11.8%, missing the expected 12.1%.
- Shares of Praj Industries fell as much as 6.5% to Rs 594.60 apiece, before paring gains to trade 5.56% lower at Rs 635.85 apiece, as of 10:15 a.m.
Bloomberg Quint | 31 Jan, 2025
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Praj Industries FAQs
When was Praj Industries founded?
Praj Industries was founded in 1983. The company has been operating for 42 years primarily in the Biotechnology sector.
Where is the Praj Industries headquarters located?
Praj Industries is headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra and has an office in Pune.
How many employees does Praj Industries have in India?
Praj Industries currently has more than 1,400+ employees in India. Production, Manufacturing & Engineering department appears to have the highest employee count in Praj Industries based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Praj Industries have good work-life balance?
Praj Industries has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 79% employees rated Praj Industries 4 or above, while 21% 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 Praj Industries work-life balance reviews for more details.
Is Praj Industries good for career growth?
Career growth at Praj Industries is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.3. 21% employees rated Praj Industries 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 Praj Industries promotions / appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Praj Industries?
Working at Praj Industries comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for company culture, job security and work life balance. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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