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CESC

3.8
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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 268 reviews

5% below
industry average

Highly rated for 
Job security

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Promotions, Salary
Work Policy

Work from office
88% employees reported

Monday to Saturday
55% employees reported

Strict timing
55% employees reported

No travel
47% employees reported
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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 268 reviews
Overall Rating
3.8/5
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4.3
Job security
3.7
Work-life balance
3.6
Company culture
3.5
Skill development
3.5
Work satisfaction
3.2
Salary
2.9
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CESC is rated 3.8 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 268 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 243 reviews
3.4
Rated by 12 Women
Rated 4.4 for Job security and 3.4 for Work-life balance
3.8
Rated by 231 Men
Rated 4.3 for Job security and 3.7 for Work-life balance
Work Policy at CESC
based on 31 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
88%
Permanent work from home
6%
Hybrid
6%
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Overall Rating | 3.8/5 based on 268 reviews | 4.2/5 based on 1.5k reviews | 3.9/5 based on 1.4k reviews ![]() | 3.9/5 based on 1.9k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Job security | Skill development Work-life balance Salary | Job security Work-life balance Skill development | Job security Skill development Salary |
Critically Rated for | Promotions Salary | ![]() No critically rated category | Promotions | ![]() No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 88% employees reported | Work from office 75% employees reported | Work from office 85% employees reported | Work from office 79% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.4 Average rated by 12 women | 4.0 Good rated by 90 women | 3.7 Good rated by 145 women | 3.9 Good rated by 29 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.8 Good rated by 231 men | 4.2 Good rated by 1.3k men | 4.0 Good rated by 1.2k men | 3.9 Good rated by 1.7k men |
Job security | 4.3 Good | 4.0 Good | 4.3 Good | 4.0 Good |
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CESC Salaries
CESC salaries have received with an average score of 3.2 out of 5 by 268 employees.
Deputy Manager
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â‚ą13 L/yr - â‚ą26.5 L/yr
Executive Engineer
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â‚ą4 L/yr - â‚ą10 L/yr
Assistant Officer
(25 salaries)
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â‚ą1 L/yr - â‚ą7 L/yr
Distribution Engineer
(22 salaries)
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â‚ą4.5 L/yr - â‚ą10 L/yr
Senior Engineer
(20 salaries)
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â‚ą8 L/yr - â‚ą15 L/yr
Junior Engineer
(17 salaries)
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â‚ą3.3 L/yr - â‚ą5 L/yr
Electrical Engineer
(15 salaries)
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â‚ą4 L/yr - â‚ą9.1 L/yr
Commercial Executive
(11 salaries)
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â‚ą7.3 L/yr - â‚ą10 L/yr
Management Trainee
(9 salaries)
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â‚ą3.6 L/yr - â‚ą8.5 L/yr
Assistant Manager Operations
(8 salaries)
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â‚ą10 L/yr - â‚ą13 L/yr
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CESC News
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

CESC Share Price Target 2025, 2026 to 2030
- CESC Ltd, a power company operating in West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra, has seen a significant increase in stock price on NSE.
- The predicted CESC share price targets for 2025 range from Rs 149.70 to Rs 190.01.
- For the period of 2026 to 2030, the projected targets vary from Rs 178.60 to Rs 302.81.
- CESC Ltd is recommended for long-term investment, and future trends indicate potential returns over an extended period.
VIE Stories | 31 Jan, 2025

CESC Q3 Results: Profit Falls 6.3% To Rs 282 Crore
- CESC Ltd. reported a 6.3% decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 282 crore in the December quarter.
- Net regulatory income fell to Rs 300 crore from Rs 560 crore in the year-ago period.
- Total expenses rose to Rs 3,595 crore from Rs 3,497 crore.
- Total income increased to Rs 3,657 crore from Rs 3,301 crore a year ago.
Bloomberg Quint | 10 Jan, 2025

PCBL, CESC Q3 Results Today—Earnings Estimates
- PCBL is likely to report a net profit of Rs 109 crore and revenue of Rs 2,131 crore for the third quarter.
- CESC is likely to report a net profit of Rs 312 crore and revenue of Rs 4,169 crore for the third quarter.
Bloomberg Quint | 10 Jan, 2025

Brokerage Views: Citi On Varun Beverages, Nomura On Exide Industries, Hyundai Motors And More
- Citi has a positive outlook on Varun Beverages Ltd., particularly after its announcement of plans to expand further into Africa.
- Nuvama remains cautious about CESC and Hindalco Industries Ltd., maintaining a 'hold' on both.
- CESC's Q2 profit miss and Hindalco's short-term challenges are leading to more tempered forecasts.
- Brokerages are sharing their views on stocks as second quarter results continue to roll in.
Bloomberg Quint | 13 Nov, 2024

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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 more than 5,000+ employees in India. Production, Manufacturing & Engineering department appears to have the highest employee count in CESC based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does CESC have good work-life balance?
CESC has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 69% employees rated CESC 4 or above, while 31% 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. 31% 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. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal and salary & benefits, based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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