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Mcpi

4.1
based on 115 Reviews

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Company Summary
MCPI is a premier manufacturer of purified terephthalic acid (PTA), a crucial material for the polyester industry, ensuring a stable supply in the market.
Overall Rating
4.1/5
based on 115 reviews

5% above
industry average

Highly rated for 
Skill development, Company culture, Job security

Critically rated for
Promotions
Work Policy

Work from office
89% employees reported

Monday to Friday
50% employees reported

Strict timing
54% employees reported

No travel
63% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
10 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
9 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
9 employees reported
Office gym
8 employees reported
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About Mcpi
Founded in1997 (28 yrs old)
India Employee Count501-1k
Global Employee Count1k-5k
India HeadquartersKolkata, India
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Websitemcpi.co.in
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MCPI Private Limited (MCPI), a member of The Chatterjee Group (TCG), is a front runner in the manufacture of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) which is the basic raw material for the polyester industry. With its Headquarters in Kolkata and plant located on the picturesque western bank of the river Hooghly in the industrial hub at Haldia, West Bengal, MCPI has established itself as a leading manufacturer of PTA, ensuring a stable supply to the polyester industry in the country.
MCPI started its business operations in India in the year 1997 as a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Japan (MCC), a Fortune 500 Company. The Company continued to be an affiliate of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Japan till November 2016, when the majority ownership of the Company was transferred to The Chatterjee Group (TCG), which currently holds 99.4% stake in the Company. TCG has diversified interests in Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Financial Services, Real Estate and Technology sectors in the US, Europe and South Asia. The major companies in the Group include Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd., TCG Real Estate, TCG Life Sciences, MCPI, TCG Digital, Labvantage Solutions, Fi-tek, etc.
With an initial investment of Rs. 1,475 crore (US$ 380 million), the first phase of the plant commenced commercial production of PTA in April, 2000 with an annual capacity of 350,000 tonnes which was, enhanced to 470,000 tonnes p.a. in December 2003. Subsequently, having decided to expand its operations using the latest proprietary PTA technology of MCC, it constructed another PTA plant within the same Factory premises at an investment of around Rs. 1,962 crore (US$ 400 million) which currently has a revised capacity of 800,000 tonnes p.a. The second plant started commercial production in March, 2010. The total revised capacity of the two Plants is currently 1,270,000 tonnes p.a.Today MCPI has an annual turnover in excess of Rs. 6000 crores and employs around 1,200 people, besides providing indirect employment to many more.
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Mcpi Ratings
based on 115 reviews
Overall Rating
4.1/5
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Category Ratings
4.3
Skill development
4.1
Company culture
4.1
Job security
4.0
Salary
3.9
Work-life balance
3.8
Work satisfaction
3.3
Promotions
Mcpi is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 115 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating 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 Mcpi
based on 111 reviews
4.7
Rated by 4 Women
Rated 4.9 for Job security and 4.9 for Skill development
4.1
Rated by 107 Men
Rated 4.3 for Skill development and 4.0 for Company culture
Work Policy at Mcpi
based on 27 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
89%
Hybrid
8%
Permanent work from home
3%
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Overall Rating | 4.1/5 based on 115 reviews | 3.7/5 based on 3.2k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 1.3k reviews | 3.8/5 based on 2.1k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Skill development Job security Company culture | ![]() No highly rated category | Salary Company culture Work-life balance | Job security |
Critically Rated for | Promotions | Promotions Work-life balance Company culture | Promotions | Promotions |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 89% employees reported | Work from office 67% employees reported | Hybrid 56% employees reported | Work from office 70% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.7 Excellent rated by 4 women | 3.4 Average rated by 48 women | 3.9 Good rated by 120 women | 3.0 Average rated by 47 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.1 Good rated by 107 men | 3.7 Good rated by 3k men | 4.1 Good rated by 1.2k men | 3.8 Good rated by 2k men |
Job security | 4.1 Good | 3.7 Good | 3.7 Good | 3.8 Good |
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Mcpi Salaries
Mcpi salaries have received with an average score of 4.0 out of 5 by 115 employees.
Associate Engineer
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
Deputy Manager
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₹8 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr
Senior Associate Engineer
(17 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
Graduate Engineer Trainee (Get)
(8 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
Deputy Manager Procurement
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₹7 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
Manager Instrumentation
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₹13 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr
Senior Associate
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₹7.2 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr
Deputy Manager Logistics
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
Processing Executive
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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr
Company Secretary
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₹19 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
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Mcpi FAQs
When was Mcpi founded?
Mcpi was founded in 1997. The company has been operating for 28 years primarily in the Chemicals sector.
Where is the Mcpi headquarters located?
Mcpi is headquartered in Kolkata.
How many employees does Mcpi have in India?
Mcpi currently has more than 700+ employees in India. Production, Manufacturing & Engineering department appears to have the highest employee count in Mcpi based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Mcpi have good work-life balance?
Mcpi has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 78% employees rated Mcpi 4 or above, while 22% 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 Mcpi work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Mcpi good for career growth?
Career growth at Mcpi is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.3. 22% employees rated Mcpi 3 or below, while 78% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Mcpi promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Mcpi?
Working at Mcpi comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for skill development, company culture and job security. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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