What we do The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd is a diversified company engaged in plantations (tea, coffee), auto electric components, healthcare, and real estate across India and overseas. |
Founded in 1,863 |
Market share Historically a major tea producer, marketing up to half the global supply; key player in auto components and healthcare niches. |
Problem solved Provides quality plantation products, specialized auto components, and dental healthcare products catering to industrial and consumer demands. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves B2B and B2C clients in plantations, industrial auto sectors, healthcare, and real estate sectors. |
Key management Nusli N. Wadia, Chairman; Ness Wadia, Managing Director; Lalita Rajesh, Chief Financial Officer. |
Our journey and innovations Established in 1863; expanded from tea to multi-segment businesses including launching new auto and healthcare products; ISO certified divisions. |
Where we operate Operations primarily in India, Indonesia, Thailand, Tanzania, Sabah; exports globally. |
Top products or what we offer Tea, coffee, auto electric components, dental products, laminates, and real estate development. |
Top brands No distinct product brands but recognized for premium teas, Electromags auto components, and dental x-ray films. |
Raw materials needed Tea leaves, coffee beans, metals and alloys for auto components, chemicals for dental products. |
Raw materials supplier Sourced internally from plantations and from specialized suppliers for components and healthcare divisions. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Mix of recurring revenues from healthcare and auto components; plantations subject to agricultural cycles. |
Our industry position Leading historic tea producer; growing presence in healthcare and auto electrical components within competitive markets. |
Financial highlights FY 2024-25 revenue Rs. 18298 Cr, net profit Rs. 1123 Cr; consistent growth driven by diversified segments. |
Geographical revenue split Majority revenue from India; international operations contribute a smaller but strategic portion. |
Order book - |
Whats driving growth Product innovations, premium specialty teas, healthcare expansion, and dividend income from subsidiaries. |
Our future plans Focus on divestment of uneconomical plantations, expansion in healthcare and auto electric components; steady dividend. |
Our green promise Engaged in sustainable plantation practices; addressing environmental challenges including legal land-use matters. |
Our people and values Strong leadership team with emphasis on governance, corporate accountability, and employee welfare. |
Key challenges ahead Tea production challenges due to weather and labor costs; legal hurdles in plantation land leases. |
Interesting facts One of Asia’s oldest companies, initially marketing up to half the world’s tea supply historically. |
Risks and strategy Risks in agriculture, regulatory environment; mitigated through diversification, legal actions, and innovation. |
