Rallis India Ltd (A Tata Enterprise): Carrying a Legacy of Excellence
Rallis India, a company with a rich history spanning over 170 years, has emerged the Kincentric Best Employer 2023 for its exemplary practices and achievements. The company’s success can be attributed to several key factors that demonstrate its commitment to innovation, employee engagement, sustainability, and continuous improvement. One of the standout features for the organization is its clear mission and objectives, encapsulated in the mantra of “Serving farmers through Science.” This vision provides a strong guiding principle for the organization, emphasizing the importance of research and development, product quality, and sustainability in agricultural practices. The company’s emphasis on growth is another notable aspect of its strategy. Recognizing the need to accelerate growth rates, Rallis has made substantial investments in expanding its distribution and retail networks, as well as enhancing its manufacturing capabilities. The establishment of a state-of-the-art R&D centre in Bangalore underscores the company’s commitment to innovation and technological advancement in agriculture. Furthermore, Rallis has fostered a culture of employee empowerment and ownership. By involving employees in decision-making processes and encouraging them to take ownership of projects, the company has achieved high levels of engagement and alignment with organizational goals. This is evidenced by strong employee satisfaction scores and recognition at national levels for initiatives related to continuous improvement projects and digital innovations in agriculture. “Our objectives are quite clear. For instance, our mission is straightforward: serving farmers through science. Consequently, we understand the importance of investing in R&D, developing contemporary products, and prioritizing sustainability. These priorities are clearly communicated during our team meetings,” says Sanjiv Lal, Managing Director and CEO. “Collaboration with academic institutions and industry partners is another key pillar of our success. By engaging with academia, the company has access to cutting-edge research and expertise, enabling continuous learning and development for its workforce. Additionally, partnerships with international distributors and exposure programs for high-performing distributors demonstrate our commitment to building long-term relationships and expanding our global footprint,” he adds. “Our highly engaged workforce across locations helps us create value for our stakeholders. We foster an atmosphere of trust, encourage open communication, set clear expectations, and provide opportunities for professional growth. Driving the team towards the mission of the company, demonstrating core values in the workplace (SPICE - Safety, Passion, Integrity, Customer Centricity, and Excellence), commitment to Employee Value Propositions, fostering an agile, collaborative, innovative, and performance-driven customer-centric work culture, all help us maintain a highly engaged workforce”, adds Vibhakar - Head – HR & Business Excellence