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Gujarat Tea Processors & Packers Ltd facts for kids
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| Industry | Food and beverages |
| Founded | 1915 (Ahmedabad) |
| Founder | Narandas Desai |
| Headquarters | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
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| Products | Tea, flavored tea |
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Number of employees
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1,000–5,000 |
Gujarat Tea Processors and Packers Limited (GTPPL) is a big Indian company. It is known for its popular tea brand, Wagh Bakri. The company's main office is in Ahmedabad, India.
GTPPL is one of the largest companies that sells packaged tea in India. They offer different kinds of tea, like regular leaf tea, dust tea, and flavored tea. The company is very popular in Gujarat, where it sells most of its tea. Its main brand, 'Wagh Bakri', is also well-known across India. GTPPL also sells other tea brands such as Good Morning, Mili, and Navchetan.
You can find GTPPL's organic green tea bags and cartons all over India. The company also has special 'tea lounges' where people can enjoy different teas and snacks. These lounges are in various cities across the country. Wagh Bakri tea is not just sold in India. It is also available in many other countries, including the US, Canada, the Middle East, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Malaysia, and Singapore.
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The Story of Wagh Bakri Tea
How it All Started (1892-1915)
The story of this tea company began with a person named Narandas Desai. He learned a lot about the tea business in South Africa. In 1915, he came back to India. Soon after, he started his own company called Gujarat Tea Depot Co.
The Birth of 'Wagh Bakri' (1934-1980)
In 1934, the famous 'Wagh Bakri' brand was created. Before this, the company was known as Gujarat Tea Depot Co. Later, its name changed to Gujarat Tea Processors & Packers Ltd.
The name 'Wagh Bakri' is very special. 'Wagh' means tiger in Gujarati, and 'Bakri' means goat. The tiger often represents the upper class, and the goat represents the lower class. The idea of a tiger and a goat drinking tea from the same cup shows harmony. It means that tea can bring everyone together, no matter their background.
Growing Across India (1998-2009)
From 1998 to 2003, Gujarat Tea Processors & Packers Ltd started selling 'Wagh Bakri' Tea in more Indian states. These included Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Between 2007 and 2009, the 'Wagh Bakri' Tea brand reached even more states. It became available in Maharashtra, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh. During this time, the company also opened its first 'Wagh Bakri Tea Lounge' in Mumbai. These lounges are places where people can relax and try many different kinds of flavored tea and snacks. Another tea lounge was later opened in Delhi.
New Tea Lounges (2014)
In 2014, the company opened another Tea Lounge. This one was in the Bharat Diamond Bourse in Mumbai.
A Sad Event (2023)
On October 23, 2023, Parag Desai, who was an important leader in the company, sadly passed away after an accident.
How Wagh Bakri Tea is Made
The company processes and packs tea leaves at its factory. This factory is in Kheda District, Gujarat, India. The main office is in Ahmedabad City. After the tea is packed, it is sent out to stores through a network of distributors.
Gallery
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Wagh Bakri Tea Factory at Dholka