What we do Norben Tea & Exports Ltd cultivates and manufactures premium quality clonal tea in West Bengal, focusing on CTC, green, and specialty teas for domestic and export markets. |
Founded in 1,990 |
Market share Well-established in West Bengal's tea sector with proprietary plantations spanning 200 hectares and growing production capacities. |
Problem solved Provides quality, compliant tea products meeting food safety standards to satisfy rising consumer demand for premium and residue-free teas. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves B2B clients including domestic wholesalers and international tea exporters primarily in India and selected overseas markets. |
Key management Manoj Kumar Daga, Promoter and Managing Director, leads the company with extensive experience in tea plantation and export. |
Our journey and innovations Founded as Daga Plantations in 1990, expanded land and capacity, adopted Toklai clones and modern processing technology for quality assurance. |
Where we operate Operations centered in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district; marketing and exports worldwide including Malaysian trading operations. |
Top products or what we offer Produces clonal CTC tea, including BPS, BOPS, BOPSM, along with green teas; also engages in specialty tea exports. |
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Raw materials needed Tea leaves from company-owned plantations using clonal varieties for consistent quality. |
Raw materials supplier Self-supplied from own plantations across Berubari, Pareshnagar, Sakati and planned Singhimari estates. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue is cyclical, linked to tea production seasons and global commodity demand. |
Our industry position Among notable small-mid sized tea producers in India, focusing on premium quality niche segments with growth potential. |
Financial highlights FY 2024-25 revenue Rs 76.8 crore; net loss Rs 1.8 crore; improved earnings before depreciation and tax compared to previous year. |
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Order book - |
Whats driving growth Increased tea prices, improved agricultural practices, focus on food safety compliance, and expansion of export markets. |
Our future plans Plans to expand plantations by 500 hectares, increase production capacity, and invest in advanced machinery and quality processes. |
Our green promise Adopts integrated pest management and sustainable agricultural practices to maintain product safety and environmental standards. |
Our people and values Employee base of 57; promotes a culture of innovation, safety, and equal opportunity with zero tolerance for harassment. |
Key challenges ahead Climate variability affecting crop yield, regulatory compliances on residues, and competition in global tea markets. |
Interesting facts Exports reached 182 million kgs by 2002; uses Toklai approved clones for superior quality; committed to food safety excellence. |
Risks and strategy Weather dependence managed by advance monitoring; mitigation of pest threats with integrated methods; focus on quality to offset price fluctuations. |
