What we do The Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Company Ltd cultivates premium orthodox and CTC teas, generates renewable power, and invests in financial instruments. |
Founded in 1,910 |
Market share Established presence in high-yield tea estates, with modernized factories and forays into renewable energy enhancing market strength. |
Problem solved Addresses quality tea supply alongside sustainable energy generation to ensure diversified business resilience and premium produce availability. |
Top clients or who we serve Tea wholesalers, retailers, and auction houses; also serves energy consumers via its wind and solar power projects. B2B focus predominantly. |
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Our journey and innovations Over a century-old with modernized factories since 1990s, pioneering wind and solar power generation since the 1990s and 2018 respectively. |
Where we operate Primarily in Tamil Nadu, India with tea estates covering 8000 acres, power projects at Tamil Nadu sites and exports including London Auctions. |
Top products or what we offer Premium orthodox, CTC, and green teas; wind and solar power generation; organic spices like black pepper, coffee, cinnamon, and avocado cultivations. |
Top brands No flagship brand names specified; known for premium orthodox tea varieties, renewable energy production, and organic spice cultivation. |
Raw materials needed Tea leaves from own estates; organic spices grown in-house; power generation utilizes wind and solar resources. |
Raw materials supplier Primarily self-supplied through own tea gardens and spice farms. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Tea revenue has some seasonality; power and investment income add recurring streams for balance. |
Our industry position Strong in premium orthodox tea in India, with diversified revenue from investments and renewable power segments. |
Financial highlights FY 2023-24 revenue was Rs 53.7 crore with net profit Rs 5.4 crore; tea segment leads revenue with continued investments in power generation. |
Geographical revenue split Revenue mainly from India; tea partly exported including shipments to London Auction. |
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Whats driving growth Higher average tea prices, expansion in renewable power capacity, modernization of factories, and diversification into organic produce. |
Our future plans Focus on sustaining tea quality, augmenting renewable energy projects, and expanding organic spice cultivation on existing farms. |
Our green promise Utilizes wind and solar power generation contributing to clean energy; organic farming practices in spices promote sustainability. |
Our people and values Committed to ethical labor relations and workplace safety, with no reported complaints under sexual harassment policies. |
Key challenges ahead Weather variability affecting tea and spice yields; power generation fluctuation due to natural factors; competition in tea market. |
Interesting facts One of the oldest tea companies with tea estates at high-yield zones and early adopter of wind power projects since 1990s. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates risk via diversification in tea, power, and investments; maintains modern facilities and sustainable practices to enhance resilience. |
