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Dc Books
2.8
based on 24 Reviews
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Company Summary
A leading publisher in India, DC Books specializes in promoting Malayalam literature and publishes a wide range of titles, fostering a vibrant reading culture.
Overall Rating
2.8/5
based on 24 reviews

26% below
industry average

Highly rated for
Job security

Critically rated for
Company culture, Promotions, Work-life balance
Work Policy

Monday to Saturday
73% employees reported

Flexible timing
50% employees reported

Within city
46% employees reported

Day shift
100% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
International/On-site exposure
1 employee reported
Professional degree assistance
1 employee reported
Job/Soft skill training
1 employee reported
Office cab/shuttle
1 employee reported
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About Dc Books
Founded in1974 (51 yrs old)
India Employee Count--
Global Employee Count501-1k
India HeadquartersKottayam, India
Office Locations
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Websitedcbooks.com
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DC BOOKS takes its name from the Doyen of the Indian publishing industry, Dominic Chacko, the founder of DC Books, popularly known as DC– a well-known writer, activist, freedom-fighter and book publisher from Kerala. He founded the book publishing company and played a pivotal role in abolishing sales tax on books in the erstwhile state of Travancore. This move influenced Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to abolish sales tax on books across India. It was the result of his vision and relentless passion for reading that kick-started the culture department of the state. He was awarded Padma Bhushan in 1999. He was instrumental in promoting Malayalam, through his writings as an author, and was a columnist for various publications and through his printing and publishing company, DC Books and retail concern, Current Books.
DC’s destiny was inextricably linked with books. He along with his friends opened a bookstore called National Book Stall in Kottayam. Soon after that, DC Kizhakemuri started Sahitya Pravarthaka Co-operative Society (SPCS). The society was the first of its kind in Asia. SPCS published the best of works in Malayalam and worked for the welfare of the writers. In 1949, NBS and SPCS joined forces. Under the dynamic stewardship of DC, this merger heralded a new age in Malayalam publishing and production. The NBS network covered all the districts in Kerala and SPCS emerged as the biggest publisher.
An organization which has a strong market presence, DC Books has successfully promoted its authors and has prominent titles each crossing over 100,000 copies. Evergreen classics published by DC Books such as ‘Khasakinte Ithihasam’(Legends of Khasak) – by O V Vijayan, ‘Aarachar’ by K R Meera, My Story by Kamala Das (Madhavi Kutty) etc still remain bestsellers even a decade after its first edition was published.
DC Books descry the lion’s share of intellectual property as well as content suited for the Indian market and publish approximately 1500 books every year.
DC Books is the front runner in working with authors and readers to co-create an interactive experience of reading. With almost 50 retail stores across South India, and a chain of book stores and agencies in the Middle Eastern countries, DC Books boasts of a Publishing roster of Nobel Laureates, Jananpit Laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, Sahitya Academy Winners etc.
Having received the maximum number of awards among the Indian publishers for excellence from the Federation of Indian Publishers, the apex body of publishers in India, DC Books is the pivot around which Kerala readers revolve.
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Dc Books Ratings
based on 24 reviews
Overall Rating
2.8/5
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4.3
Job security
2.9
Skill development
2.8
Salary
2.8
Work satisfaction
2.7
Work-life balance
2.7
Promotions
2.2
Company culture
Dc Books is rated 2.8 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 24 company reviews.This rating reflects a below average employee experience, indicating poor 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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Overall Rating | 2.8/5 based on 24 reviews | 4.0/5 based on 23 reviews | 2.3/5 based on 4 reviews | 3.5/5 based on 155 reviews |
Highly Rated for | Job security | No highly rated category | No highly rated category | No highly rated category |
Critically Rated for | Company culture Work-life balance Promotions | Promotions Skill development Salary | Salary Promotions Skill development | Promotions Salary Work satisfaction |
Primary Work Policy | - | - | - | Work from office 93% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 2.0 Poor rated by 3 women | 3.6 Good rated by 7 women | 4.9 Excellent rated by 2 women | 4.5 Good rated by 21 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 2.8 Poor rated by 20 men | 4.4 Good rated by 13 men | 1.2 Bad rated by 2 men | 3.3 Average rated by 119 men |
Job security | 4.3 Good | 3.6 Good | 2.3 Poor | 3.4 Average |
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Dc Books Salaries
Dc Books salaries have received with an average score of 2.8 out of 5 by 24 employees.
Branch Manager
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹2.7 L/yr
Sales Executive
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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹3.3 L/yr
Senior Accounts Officer
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr
Assistant Store Manager
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹2.7 L/yr
Executive Accountant
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr
Cluster Manager
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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr
Retail Sales Executive
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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹2 L/yr
Accountant
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹2.5 L/yr
Cluster Head
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₹3 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
Graphic Designer
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr
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Dc Books FAQs
When was Dc Books founded?
Dc Books was founded in 1974. The company has been operating for 51 years primarily in the Printing & Publishing sector.
Where is the Dc Books headquarters located?
Dc Books is headquartered in Kottayam.
Does Dc Books have good work-life balance?
Dc Books has a work-life balance rating of 2.7 out of 5 based on 20+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 54% employees rated Dc Books 3 or below for work-life balance. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for work-life balance. We encourage you to read Dc Books reviews for more details
Is Dc Books good for career growth?
Career growth at Dc Books is rated as poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.7. 54% employees rated Dc Books 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. We recommend reading Dc Books reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Dc Books?
Working at Dc Books comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for job security. However, it is poorly rated for company culture, work life balance and promotions / appraisal, based on 20+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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