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Apollo, Tata Steel among India’s best workplaces in manufacturing sector in 2025: Report

In 2025, the overall perception of manufacturing as a great place to work has increased to 87 per cent. The voice of employees consistently highlights the need for more action around psychological safety, care, and equitable growth.

Employees in the top workplaces are 2.7 times more likely to remain in psychologically healthy environments. (Image: AI generated)

Apollo Tyres Limited, Tata Steel India Limited and Bajaj Energy are among India’s Best Workplaces in the manufacturing sector. A report titled India’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing 2025 reveals that manufacturing employees at top workplaces experience psychological safety thereby having a supportive and secure work environment.

Employees in the top workplaces are 2.7 times more likely to remain in psychologically healthy environments. In 2025, the overall perception of manufacturing as a great place to work has increased to 87 per cent.

This rise reflects the growing awareness that the future of manufacturing involves not only machines and automation but also the importance of fostering a culture that supports the people behind the production lines analysed the report. Here are some of the best workplaces for manufacturing recognised:

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Large Organizations:

–Apollo Tyres Limited

–Orient Cement Limited – A CK Birla Group Company

–Tata Steel India Limited

Mid-size Organizations:

–Amara Raja Power Systems Limited

–Sula Vineyards Limited

–Bajaj Energy

Other highlights of the report

–Office-based employees play a crucial role in driving innovation and strategy. They are deeply connected to the company’s purpose and have a strong sense of trust in their leaders. These employees appreciate leaders who prioritize emotional wellness and psychological safety.

–As they face unique challenges, such as ensuring alignment across teams and departments, companies focus on attracting the right talent for critical roles, strengthening team dynamics, and providing robust leadership development programs.

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–Together, these elements equip both frontline and office-based employees to excel and lead in an environment where vision and impact align seamlessly.

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–Employees consistently emphasize the need for increased action regarding psychological safety, care, and equitable growth.

–To support their business and corporate employees, companies have adopted flexible work models, extended paid leave, and created opportunities for career growth and leadership development.

Balbir Singh, CEO, of Great Place To Work, India analysed that the report involved over 8 lakh employees, showing that 87 per cent feel positive about their workplaces highlighting the sector’s progress in fostering employee satisfaction.

“To combat employee burnout, organizations are taking steps to improve work-life balance, make leaders more approachable, and enhance employee engagement. Leading organizations are building a culture of trust and psychological safety, and when employees feel valued, they are 2.7 times more likely to stay,” he added.