What we do Neelamalai Agro Industries Ltd specializes in tea cultivation, manufacturing, sales, and exports, primarily producing orthodox and specialty teas from its plantations in Tamil Nadu. |
Founded in 1,943 |
Market share A recognized player in the Indian tea industry with export markets in the UK, Poland, Russia, Germany, and USA. |
Problem solved Provides high-quality orthodox and specialty teas addressing global demand for premium and exotic teas. |
Top clients or who we serve B2B and B2C clients globally including tea exporters, retailers, and specialty tea consumers. |
Key management Ajit Thomas (Chairman), Shanthi Thomas (Executive Director), Deepak G Prabhu (CFO). |
Our journey and innovations Founded in 1943, expanded from tea to spices; adopted good manufacturing practices and HACCP; exports to international markets. |
Where we operate Primarily India; exports to UK, Poland, Russia, Germany, and USA. |
Top products or what we offer Orthodox teas (90%) including Silver tips, SFTGFOP, Oolong; CTC teas (10%); speciality winter teas. |
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Raw materials needed Tea leaves from own plantations and procured leaves for blending. |
Raw materials supplier Own estates and external bought leaf suppliers. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue is largely cyclical, driven by seasonal tea production and export demand. |
Our industry position Established mid-sized player known for orthodox tea production and exports. |
Financial highlights FY2024-25 revenue Rs. 23.24 crore, net profit Rs. 23.2 lakh, with a 10% revenue decline year-on-year. |
Geographical revenue split India accounts for 69%, Rest of the World 31% of revenues. |
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Whats driving growth Export demand, premium tea varieties, maintaining quality standards, and expanding specialty tea offerings. |
Our future plans Focus on sustaining export markets, quality improvements, and diversifying specialty tea production. |
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Our people and values Strong unionized workforce, committed to ethical practices and corporate governance. |
Key challenges ahead Managing yield fluctuations, global tea price volatility, and maintaining export competitiveness. |
Interesting facts One of the oldest Indian-owned tea plantations established in 1943, producing 100% orthodox teas. |
Risks and strategy Facing agricultural risks managed by insurance and conservative financial policies; exports insured by ECGC. |
