What we do Harrisons Malayalam Ltd operates tea and rubber plantations, engages in engineering, trading, exports tea, coffee, spices, and biotechnology, mainly in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. |
Founded in 1,984 |
Market share Prominent plantation company in India with diversified operations in tea, rubber and exports, maintaining steady revenue growth. |
Problem solved Provides high-quality tea, rubber products and plantation expertise, improving agricultural practices and export capabilities. |
Top clients or who we serve Supplies tea, rubber, and spices to domestic and international markets; serves B2B and B2C sectors including exporters and manufacturers. |
Key management - |
Our journey and innovations Merged in 1984, expanded via rights issue and diversification, introduced tissue culture products, restructured subsidiaries, and received multiple awards. |
Where we operate Primarily India (Kerala, Tamil Nadu) with exports to Europe and other countries. |
Top products or what we offer Tea, rubber, spices, tissue culture plants, plantation management services, engineering and trading activities. |
Top brands Spencers Premium Assam Tea - new brand; Lockhart Tea - award-winning; ISO certified Surianalle Tea Factory, Kumbazha Rubber Factory. |
Raw materials needed Tea leaves, rubber latex, spices, plant tissue culture materials. |
Raw materials supplier Own estates and purchased leaves from farmers. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue is largely cyclical, reflecting agricultural harvests and commodity prices cycles. |
Our industry position Leading plantation operator in southern India with strong brand recognition and export footprint. |
Financial highlights Revenue Rs.513.91 crore (FY 2024-25), Profit Rs.14.89 crore, showing turnaround from prior-year loss. |
Geographical revenue split India contributes ~88%, Outside India ~12% of revenue. |
Order book - |
Whats driving growth Improved commodity prices, enhanced productivity, new premium tea brand launches, and export market expansion. |
Our future plans Focus on premium product development, improve estate productivity, expand exports and sustain environmental practices. |
Our green promise ISO certifications and sustainable agriculture practices in plantations. |
Our people and values Recognized as a top workplace fostering innovation and employee well-being. |
Key challenges ahead Land encroachment impacting rubber estate yields, labor-intensive operations, commodity price volatility. |
Interesting facts Multiple Kerala State Industrial Awards; Golden Leaf India Award for tea quality; ranked among India's best companies to work for. |
Risks and strategy Mitigation via diversification, improved management practices, continuous innovation, and robust governance. |
