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CESC
3.8
based on 295 Reviews
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Company Summary
CESC is a comprehensive electric utility firm engaged in power generation and distribution, addressing energy needs for diverse consumer segments in Kolkata and Howrah.
Overall Rating
3.8/5
based on 295 reviews
3% below
industry average
Highly rated for
Job security, Work-life balance
Critically rated for
Promotions, Salary
Work Policy
Work from office
95% employees reported
Monday to Saturday
54% employees reported
Strict timing
54% employees reported
No travel
49% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
28 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
18 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
6 employees reported
Cafeteria
6 employees reported
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About CESC
Founded in1899 (126 yrs old)
India Employee Count5k-10k
Global Employee Count10k-50k
India HeadquartersKolkata, West Bengal, India
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Websitecesc.co.in
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CESC is India’s first fully integrated electrical utility company and we’ve been on an epic ride ever since 1899 in generating and distributing power in Kolkata and Howrah.
We have private participation in generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power. We are the sole distributor of electricity within an area of 567sq km of Kolkata & Howrah and serve 2.9 million consumers which include domestic, industrial and commercial users. We own & operate three thermal power plants generating 1125 MW of power. These are Budge Budge Generating Station (750 MW), Southern Generating Station (135 MW), & Titagarh Generating Station (240 MW) . From our three generating stations, we accomplish 88% of our customer’s electricity requirement and remaining 12% is achieved by purchase of electricity from third parties. More than 50% of coal is sourced from captive mines for generation of electricity in our generating stations.
Mission: We will meet consumer’s expectations continuously by providing safe, reliable and economic electricity through optimization of available resources. We will achieve this mission by:
• Accomplishing targeted performance in the key result areas of our business operations.
• Enhancing consumer satisfaction through value addition to service supported by a consumer feedback monitoring
system.
• Improving work environment and helping employees for personal development and career satisfaction through an
interactive approach.
• Being recognized as an ethical and environmentally responsive organization.
Vision: We will be a profitable consumer oriented power utility consistent with global standards meeting the expectations of consumers, employees and other stake holders.
We will achieve this vision by:
• Achieving efficiency of operations and further developing core competencies.
• Readjusting the business consistent with the changing environment, technologically and commercially.
• Maintaining a rewarding and stimulating organizational climate with people orientation.
• Reaffirming faith in the organization’s ethics and values developed in course of our long existence.
• Harnessing and developing our professional competence.
• Being responsive to social requirements.
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CESC Ratings
based on 295 reviews
Overall Rating
3.8/5
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Category Ratings
4.3
Job security
3.8
Work-life balance
3.7
Company culture
3.5
Skill development
3.5
Work satisfaction
3.3
Salary
2.9
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CESC is rated 3.8 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 295 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 CESC
based on 270 reviews
3.6
Rated by 14 Women
Rated 4.2 for Job security and 3.6 for Work-life balance
3.8
Rated by 256 Men
Rated 4.3 for Job security and 3.8 for Work-life balance
Work Policy at CESC
based on 37 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
95%
Permanent work from home
3%
Hybrid
2%
CESC Reviews
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Overall Rating | 3.8/5 based on 295 reviews | 4.2/5 based on 1.6k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 2.5k reviews  | 3.9/5 based on 1.9k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Job security Work-life balance | Skill development Company culture Work-life balance | Skill development Job security Company culture | Salary Job security |
Critically Rated for | Promotions Salary |  No critically rated category | Promotions | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 95% employees reported | Work from office 77% employees reported | Work from office 77% employees reported | Work from office 80% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.6 Good rated by 14 women | 4.0 Good rated by 100 women | 3.8 Good rated by 82 women | 3.5 Good rated by 106 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.8 Good rated by 256 men | 4.3 Good rated by 1.4k men | 4.1 Good rated by 2.3k men | 3.9 Good rated by 1.8k men |
Job security | 4.3 Good | 4.0 Good | 4.0 Good | 3.8 Good |
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CESC Salaries
CESC salaries have received with an average score of 3.3 out of 5 by 295 employees.
Deputy Manager
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₹13 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr
Executive Engineer
(68 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
Graduate Engineer Trainee (Get)
(26 salaries)
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
Management Trainee
(25 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
Assistant Officer
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₹3 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
Senior Engineer
(21 salaries)
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₹9.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
Junior Engineer
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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr
Distribution Engineer
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
Electrical Engineer
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₹4 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
Commercial Executive
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₹6.6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
CESC Interview Questions
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An Executive Engineer was asked 1mo agoQ. Explain the interlocking mechanism of a Ring Main Unit (RMU).
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Buy, Hold Or Sell? Check Aditya Arora's Recommendations Today
- Aditya Arora, founder and multi asset research analyst at Adlytick.in, recommends three stocks for consideration: Emami Ltd., Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd., and CESC Ltd.
- Arora advises buying CESC Ltd. with a target price of Rs 175 and a stop loss at Rs 163.50. CESC is an electric utility company based in Kolkata.
- Oracle Financial Services Software, a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation, is suggested by Arora with a target price of Rs 8,995 and a stop loss at Rs 8,360. It specializes in financial and insurance technology.
- Emami is the third stock recommendation by Arora with a target price of Rs 619 and a stop loss at Rs 570. The FMCG company operates across India with popular brands like Navratna and BoroPlus.
Bloomberg Quint | 5 Jun, 2025
Stocks To Buy: CESC, Emami, HEG, Tata Communications, RVNL
- Analysts recommend 'buy' for CESC Ltd., Emami Ltd., HEG Ltd., Tata Communications Ltd., and RVNL Ltd. for Thursday's trading session.
- Target prices and projected upsides were provided for each stock by different analysts.
- Most analysts have a positive outlook on these stocks with 'buy' ratings, indicating potential growth opportunities.
- Investors advised to consult with their own financial advisers before making any investment decisions.
Bloomberg Quint | 5 Jun, 2025
Inox Wind posts ₹190 cr net profit in Q4 FY25
- Inox Wind reported a net profit of ₹190 crore in Q4 FY25, with consolidated revenue growing by 130 per cent year-on-year to ₹1,311 crore.
- Order execution increased by 83 per cent year-on-year to 236 megawatt, with an order book standing at around 3.2 gigawatt at the end of FY25.
- Approval of the merger between Inox Wind Energy & IWL by NCLT led to a reduction of around ₹2,050 crores in liabilities on IWL's balance sheet, strengthening its balance sheet further.
- Inox Wind positioned well to seize opportunities in the Indian renewable energy sector and has a diversified order book of 3.2 GW, catering to prominent customers like NTPC, CESC, and Hero Future Energies among others.
HinduBusinessLine | 31 May, 2025
CESC profit falls 6.8% year-on-year to ₹373 crore in March quarter on higher tax expenses
- CESC's consolidated net profit fell 6.8% year-on-year to ₹373 crore in the March quarter, with total tax expenses rising to ₹8.10 crore.
- Profit before tax increased by 11.2%, while revenue from operations climbed 14.5% to ₹3,877 crore.
- Power demand rose during January-March due to higher electricity usage from above-normal temperatures.
- CESC's distribution segment likely benefited from lower AT&C losses, contributing to the company's performance in the fourth quarter.
HinduBusinessLine | 15 May, 2025
JSW Energy, LIC Housing, PB Fintech, CESC Q4 Results Today — Earnings Estimates
- JSW Energy, LIC Housing, PB Fintech, and CESC are set to announce their Q4 results today.
- LIC Housing Finance is expected to report a net interest income of Rs 2,069 crore.
- JSW Energy's revenue is projected to rise by 25% to Rs 3,459 crore.
- PB Fintech is likely to report a revenue of Rs 4,909 crore and a profit of Rs 304 crore.
Bloomberg Quint | 15 May, 2025
Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On May 15
- The NSE Nifty 50 and Sensex closed with gains on Wednesday's trading session, with Nifty ending 0.36% higher at 24,666.90 and Sensex closing 0.22% up at 81,330.56.
- Foreign portfolio investors turned net buyers of Indian equities on Wednesday, purchasing equities worth Rs 931.8 crore, while domestic institutional investors bought equities worth Rs 316.3 crore.
- Key events to watch include the government releasing the trade deficit data for April.
- Earnings in focus include various companies like Abbott India, CESC, Page Industries, Muthoot Finance, and more reporting their financial results.
- Stocks in news involve companies like Wipro, Brigade Enterprises, Kirloskar Brothers, BASF India, Infosys, HUL, Yes Bank, and others announcing significant developments.
- In the currency market, the Indian rupee strengthened against the US dollar on Wednesday, closing at 85.28.
- Trading tweaks include Dynamic Cables shifting its price band, securities being excluded/included in the ASM framework, and companies going ex-record dividend.
- F&O cues reveal Nifty May Futures up by 0.36% to 24,728, with changes in open interest and put-call ratio.
- Bulk deals and block deals include transactions in shares of companies like Max Healthcare, Info Edge, Navin Fluorine International, and more.
- The article provides a comprehensive overview of the stock market activities, corporate earnings, trading updates, and currency movements for investors to stay informed.
Bloomberg Quint | 15 May, 2025
Inox Wind Ramps Up Execution Of 990 MW Order From Purvah Green
- Wind energy solutions provider Inox Wind has started executing a 990 MW turnkey order from Purvah Green.
- The order is part of a 1,500 MW framework agreement signed between Inox Wind and Purvah Green, a subsidiary of CESC Ltd.
- The projects are being carried out across multiple sites in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.
- Inox Wind calls this project the largest wind order awarded by an independent power producer in India to any wind original equipment manufacturer.
Bloomberg Quint | 21 Apr, 2025
CESC To Allot NCDs Worth Rs 250 Crore To Axis Bank
- The board of CESC Ltd. has approved the allotment of non-convertible debentures worth Rs 250 crore to Axis Bank.
- The securities will be allotted on a private placement basis and will mature on April 11, 2030.
- The coupon rate of the instrument will be 2.67% and the debentures will have a call/put option after three years.
- Shares of CESC Ltd. closed 2.34% higher at Rs 153.35 apiece on the BSE.
Bloomberg Quint | 11 Apr, 2025
Stock Market Highlights 20 March 2025: Sensex settles 899 points higher on Fed rate cut hopes, Nifty closes at 23,190
- Nifty Bank Prediction indicated the index hovering around a barrier.
- Key support and resistance levels for Nifty indicated immediate resistance at 23,000-23,200 and support at 22,500-22,600.
- Breakout signal observed in the Nifty/Dow ratio chart suggesting potential outperformance of Indian equities.
- Bank Nifty momentum indicated gains for the fifth consecutive session with targets at 50,100-50,600 and support at 48,800-49,000.
- Mid and Small-cap indices rebounded from key retracement levels signaling an extended pullback.
- Oversold indicator reflected in the monthly stochastic oscillator with the lowest value since 2002, hinting at an impending reversal.
- Stocks expected to see action on March 20, 2025, include CESC.
- Gold touched a record high with spot gold rising to $3,052.92/oz supported by Fed's projection of two rate cuts in 2025.
- US stock indices surged with Dow up by 0.92%, S&P 500 by 1.08%, and Nasdaq by 1.41%.
- China maintained steady rates with the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) at 3.1% and five-year LPR at 3.6% for the fifth consecutive month.
HinduBusinessLine | 20 Mar, 2025
Stocks To Buy Today: CESC, Tata Steel, Cholamandalam Investment, Max Financial And Alkyl Amines
- Analysts have advised buying CESC Ltd., Tata Steel Ltd., Cholamandalam Investment and Fin Co., Max Financial Services Ltd., and Alkyl Amines Chemicals Ltd.
- Nilesh Jain recommends buying CESC with a target price of Rs 144 and a stop loss of Rs 133.5.
- Akshay P Bhagwat suggests buying Tata Steel with a target price of Rs 141 and a stop loss of Rs 127.
- Ravi Singh advises buying Cholamandalam Investment with a target price of Rs 1,500 and a stop loss of Rs 1,430.
Bloomberg Quint | 5 Mar, 2025
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CESC FAQs
When was CESC founded?
CESC was founded in 1899. The company has been operating for 126 years primarily in the Power sector.
Where is the CESC headquarters located?
CESC is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal.
How many employees does CESC have in India?
CESC currently has approximately 5,000+ employees in India.
Does CESC have good work-life balance?
CESC has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 68% employees rated CESC 4 or above, while 32% 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 CESC work-life balance reviews for more details.
Is CESC good for career growth?
Career growth at CESC is rated as poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.9. 32% employees rated CESC 3 or below on promotions / appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. We recommend reading CESC promotions / appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in CESC?
Working at CESC comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for job security and work life balance. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, salary & benefits and work satisfaction, based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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