Great Place To Work has recognised NR Group as amongst the best workplaces in the FMCG category for 2nd year in a row.

Mysuru, 29th June 2024: N. Ranga Rao & Sons (NRRS) has been recognised as ‘Best in the Industry - FMCG’ by Great Place to Work for the 2nd year in a row, highlighting their employee-centric work culture and exceptional workplace policies. The brand has been recognised for their commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture and sustaining a motivated workforce.

The certification process, conducted by Great Place to Work, involves a rigorous evaluation based on two key components, the Trust Index and the Culture Audit. The Trust Index, carrying a 75% weightage, assesses ‘High-Trust, High-Performance’ parameters. It was based on a survey that evaluated Credibility, Pride, Respect, Camaraderie, and Fairness through anonymous employee feedback. The Culture Audit, with a 25% weightage, evaluates the organization’s value, trust, leadership and philosophy.

With a focus on navigating the shift in workplace demographics and company culture, this year’s edition of the awards recognised firms for their efforts towards celebrating and motivating their younger workforce. In this regard, the recognition reflects the firm’s commitment to adapting to these changes and fostering a workplace environment that meets the needs and expectations of all employees.

Speaking on the certification, Mr. Arjun Ranga, Managing Director, Cycle Pure Agarbathi, said, “N. Ranga Rao & Sons, for generations, has aimed to prioritize our employees’ well-being, and we extend our gratitude to our personnel in shaping the culture in the organization. Receiving recognition as the Best in FMCG Industry from Great Place To Work for the second consecutive year is a testament to our unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and empowering workplace. This accolade reflects the dedication and passion of our entire team, who continually strive for excellence and drive our success. Moving forward, we will continue in our stride to ensure unbounded excellence in all our pursuits, and continually adapt to the changing ecosystem to provide a nurturing environment for our employees.”

About NRRS

The Mysuru-based NRRS was founded by Shri N. Ranga Rao in 1948. A true visionary and philanthropist, Shri. Ranga Rao created the ubiquitous Cycle Pure Agarbathi which has today become the largest selling incense stick brand in the world. From a modest beginning, NRRS has evolved into a successfully-run business conglomerate with an established presence in India and abroad.

The Group has diversified into various business categories like functional air care products (Lia brand of room fresheners and car fresheners), wellness home fragrance products (IRIS) under Ripple Fragrances, floral extracts (NESSO), and Rangsons Technologies. Today, it is truly an Agarbathi to Aerospace conglomerate as it is also involved in making parts for defense helicopters. The organization has largely committed itself towards social responsibilities and fulfills them through its charity arm NR Foundation.

NR Group today is managed by the third generation of the Ranga family. For more information on NR Group, please visit https://www.nrgroup.com

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