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RPG Group Placement Guide

Diversified Conglomerate — Tyres, Power & Retail · Mumbai, India · ~25,000+ employees · Founded 1979

RPG Group is a diversified Indian conglomerate led by CEAT Tyres and KEC International. Known for talent development and management practices, it is a respected campus recruiter from top B-schools.

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Business Model

A professionally managed Indian conglomerate with leadership positions in tyres (CEAT) and power infrastructure (KEC), known for governance and talent.

Revenue streams

Key products

Customers

Salary & Roles

₹9 – 17+ LPA (management trainee tracks from IIMs)

Roles typically hiring for

Eligibility criteria

Mechanical/Electrical/Production/Industrial/Automobile engineering (and allied) typically 60%+ / 6.5+ CGPA, no active backlogs. Aptitude + core technical screening.

Hiring timeline

On-campus GET hiring Aug–Dec; plant-level drives year-round. Offer to joining: 2–6 months.

Skills to prepare

Core engineering fundamentals (thermo, SOM, manufacturing processes)Engineering drawing & GD&TQuality tools (7 QC tools, Six Sigma basics)Lean / production systemsProblem-solving & root-cause analysisCAD / domain software

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • CEAT — strong No.3 tyre brand
  • KEC — global power infra leader
  • Professional management culture
  • Governance & talent reputation

Weaknesses

  • Diversification limits focus
  • Retail (Spencer's) headwinds
  • Capital allocation across many segments
  • Mid-size scale vs Tata/Reliance

Opportunities

  • EV tyre opportunity (CEAT)
  • India power infra boom (KEC)
  • Zensar IT services growth
  • Spencer's premium grocery

Threats

  • MRF/Apollo competition in tyres
  • Spencer's vs modern retail
  • IT services competition (Zensar)
  • Raw-material cost cycles

Competitors

MRF Tyre rival

India No.1 tyres.

Apollo Tyres Tyre rival

Strong 2nd player.

Sterlite Power KEC rival

Power infra.

Wipro Zensar rival

IT services.

Industry Intelligence

RPG Group spans tyres (CEAT), power infra (KEC) and IT (Zensar) — three sectors with strong India tailwinds from EV, infra and digital.

Key trends

Outlook

India capex and EV trends are tailwinds for CEAT and KEC; retail and IT execution are the key variables.

No.3 tyre
CEAT
India
Global
KEC
Power infra
Strong
Reputation
Governance & talent
1979
Founded
Mumbai

Interview Process

Stage-by-stage, with tips and sample questions

1

Aptitude + Technical Online Test

Quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, and a core-engineering technical section on your branch fundamentals.

Tips
  • Revise core subjects (thermodynamics, SOM, manufacturing, machine design)
  • Practice aptitude and engineering-maths
  • Brush up units, formulae and basic numericals
Sample questions
  • Stress-strain / bending numerical
  • Thermodynamics cycle question
  • Manufacturing process MCQ (casting/welding/machining)
  • Quantitative aptitude set
2

Technical Interview

Deep dive into core engineering, your projects, internships and design/process understanding.

Tips
  • Know every project and internship on your resume
  • Revise GD&T, tolerances and material properties
  • Relate concepts to real shop-floor/plant scenarios
Sample questions
  • Explain the working of a 4-stroke engine.
  • What is GD&T and why is it used?
  • Difference between casting and forging.
  • Walk me through your final-year project.
  • What are the 7 QC tools?
3

Technical HR / Group Task

Group discussion or a practical problem assessing teamwork, safety mindset and applied thinking.

Tips
  • Show a safety- and quality-first mindset
  • Be collaborative in group tasks
  • Connect theory to manufacturing practice
Sample questions
  • How would you reduce defects on a production line?
  • Discuss: automation and the future of manufacturing jobs.
  • How would you improve OEE in a plant?
4

HR Round

Communication, willingness to work in shifts/plant locations, and culture fit.

Tips
  • Be open to plant locations and rotational shifts
  • Show genuine interest in core engineering
  • Prepare a crisp self-introduction
Sample questions
  • Why core/manufacturing and not IT?
  • Are you comfortable working at a plant location?
  • Tell me about yourself.
  • How do you handle working in a team on the shop floor?

Frequently Asked Questions

Why manufacturing / core engineering and not software?

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Are you willing to work in shifts and at plant locations?

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Tell me about yourself.

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Explain the working of an IC engine.

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What is GD&T?

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Difference between casting, forging and machining.

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How would you reduce rejection rate on a line?

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Improve the OEE of a bottleneck machine.

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