Avoid the Chairman’s office at all costs – toxic and abusive culture
Pros
• Murugappa Group has a strong legacy and respected businesses. • The brand name may look good on your résumé.
Cons
• The Chairman’s office is toxic, political, and insecure. • The then–Chief of Staff fosters hostility: appearing supportive at first, but becoming abusive once you gain visibility with leadership. • Public humiliation is common — including openly telling employees they will be fired in front of colleagues. • Employee health and well-being are completely disregarded; burnout is normalized, and no support is provided. • Recognition is not merit-based: credit is taken upwards, while blame is pushed downwards. • Zero psychological safety: dissent or independent thought is treated as a threat. • Documented malpractice in settlements: full-and-final dues are withheld or delayed, and car buyback payments are deliberately cheated as retaliation. • Overall, a highly abusive, negative culture that drains employees both professionally and personally.