What we do The Grob Tea Company Limited cultivates and produces premium Assam tea with significant plantation assets in Assam, and also manufactures LED lighting products. |
Founded in 1,895 |
Market share A leading tea producer in Assam with a capacity of 40 million kgs annually; steadily increasing production and quality. |
Problem solved Provides high-quality Assam tea meeting strong domestic and international demand, while managing energy costs and modernizing operations. |
Top clients or who we serve Tea wholesalers, exporters, beverage companies; serves B2B mainly in domestic and international markets. |
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Our journey and innovations Founded in 1895, modernized post-2009 acquisition with advanced plantations, expanded crop capacity, diversified into LED lighting in 2019. |
Where we operate Operates in Assam, India, focusing on major tea-producing belts including Cachar and Happy Valley circles. |
Top products or what we offer Premium Assam CTC tea, orthodox tea (via new factory), and LED street and indoor lighting products. |
Top brands Premium Assam Tea - core revenue driver; Emerging LED lights segment under consortium with Larica LED Products. |
Raw materials needed Tea leaves from own plantations, coal for firing, raw materials for LED lighting manufacturing. |
Raw materials supplier Tea leaves grown internally; coal sourced locally; LED raw materials from industry suppliers. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Tea segment generates recurring revenue; LED segment currently minimal and developing. |
Our industry position Among top Assam tea producers with strong quality focus; emerging in LED lighting market. |
Financial highlights FY 2024-25 revenue Rs 118.5 Cr; net profit Rs 10.06 Cr; 16% increase in tea price realization; EBITDA growth from Rs 52.4 Cr. |
Geographical revenue split Primarily domestic Assam tea markets with growing exports; LED segment early stage with minimal revenue. |
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Whats driving growth Quality improvements, market demand, diversification into orthodox tea, cost reduction via fuel switch to coal. |
Our future plans Complete orthodox tea factory launch; continue improving tea quality; expand LED business. |
Our green promise Initiatives to reduce firing costs and fuel switch to coal support sustainable cost and energy use. |
Our people and values Commitment to employee welfare, maintaining harmonious industrial relations, safe and inclusive work environment. |
Key challenges ahead Climate-induced crop variability, energy cost fluctuations, expanding and stabilizing LED business. |
Interesting facts Over 125 years of operations; part of heritage Octavius Steel group; significant production increase post Rawalwasia acquisition. |
Risks and strategy Mitigating weather risks with diversified estates; fuel cost control via coal; continuous modernization and market focus. |
