What we do Gillanders Arbuthnot & Company Ltd operates in tea production, textiles, engineering, and property leasing, with a legacy dating back to the early 19th century in Kolkata. |
Founded in 1,935 |
Market share A recognized player in India’s tea and engineering sectors, with expanding presence in textiles and property management. |
Problem solved Provides quality tea and textile products, steel engineering solutions, and property management, addressing industrial and consumer needs. |
Top clients or who we serve B2B and B2C clients across tea plantations, steel industry, textile buyers, and real estate tenants. |
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Our journey and innovations Originated in the 19th century; expanded via acquisitions and diversification into tea estates, engineering projects, and textile manufacturing. |
Where we operate Primarily India with subsidiaries in Mauritius and Malawi expanding tea and macadamia nut production abroad. |
Top products or what we offer Tea products from ownership and purchased leaves; synthetic and cotton yarn; steel structures and project EPC services; commercial property leasing. |
Top brands Trust Tea (quality-focused tea), MICCO Engineering Division (steel sector projects), GIS Cotton Mill (textiles). |
Raw materials needed Green tea leaves, cotton and man-made fibers, steel components, real estate assets. |
Raw materials supplier Own plantations and purchase from third parties; steel and textile raw material suppliers. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Mix of recurring revenues from engineering services and property leasing, and cyclical income from tea and textile markets. |
Our industry position Established mid-tier player with strong foothold in tea plantation and engineering divisions, modest textile presence. |
Financial highlights Revenue Rs. 443.18 Cr; Profit Rs. 26.72 Cr for FY 2024-25; EBITDA and profitability improved notably over prior year. |
Geographical revenue split India contributes approx. 86% revenue; international operations in Malawi and Mauritius contribute the remainder. |
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Whats driving growth Quality tea production, infrastructure projects in steel industry, growing textile demand, property leasing. |
Our future plans Focus on expanding tea yield, enhancing engineering project portfolio, and increasing textile value-added products. |
Our green promise Committed to sustainable tea farming and energy-efficient operations where applicable. |
Our people and values Cultivates skilled workforce with strong industrial relations and emphasis on inclusion and safety. |
Key challenges ahead Fluctuating commodity prices, climatic impacts on tea, variable textile demand, and competitive engineering sector. |
Interesting facts Company has operated since early 1800s; first to commission various steel plant projects; foreign tea plantations in Malawi. |
Risks and strategy Operational risks mitigated by diversification; market volatility addressed through quality focus and expansion of services. |
