Tata Consumer Products

Tata Consumer Products, formerly known as Tata Global Beverages Limited (TGBL), is a fast-moving consumer goods company. It is part of the Tata Group. Tata Consumer Products came into being following the merger of the consumer products business of Tata Chemicals with Tata Global Beverages.

The market capitalisation of Tata Consumer Products Limited is over ₹1,04,000 crore as of January 5, 2024. Tata Consumer Products share price has gained over 84% in three years.

Business Operations

Tata Consumer Products has a broad lineup of brands. Some of the popular ones are Tata Salt, Tata Tea, Tetley, Kanan Devan, Chakra Gold, Eight O’Clock Coffee, Himalayan Water and Gemini.

Tetley has unique products for each country. This brand offers a variety that includes black, green, fruit and herbal teas. Its market includes Australia, the Middle East, West Asia, North Africa, Poland, Russia and Kazakhstan.

The iconic Tata Salt is one of the country’s most trusted brands. Tata Soulfull, a brand under Tata Consumer Products Ltd's subsidiary Tata Consumer Soulfull, was founded in 2013. The brand focuses on health and wellness in the food segment. Its products include millet-based cereals and snacks designed for both children and adults.

Another subsidiary Tata Smartfoodz Ltd, which has the brand name Tata Q, introduced in 2029, operates in the ready-to-eat food market. Its innovative range comprises wholesome and convenient meals and snacks. NourishCo, a wholly owned subsidiary, specialises in producing non-carbonated ready-to-drink beverages that prioritise health.

Among its products are Tata Copper Plus Water, India's first nutrient water, and Tata Gluco Plus, a glucose-based flavoured drink. NourishCo also handles the marketing and distribution of Himalayan water.

Tata Consumer Products has expanded significantly over the years. Its notable venture is the joint partnership with Starbucks, known as Tata Starbucks Limited, which operates and owns Starbucks cafes across India. It started in Mumbai in October 2012, and this 50:50 joint venture has now expanded to 26 cities.

The company has solidified its global footprint in markets like the UK, US and Canada. Its core tea brands, including Tetley, Good Earth and Teapigs are at the forefront in these markets.

Tata Consumer Products has a global branded workforce of over 3,900 individuals. With a presence in 119 locations worldwide, including manufacturing units, corporate offices and dedicated third-party units, the company operates three world-class R&D facilities.

Tata Consumer Products; chain is aided by around 1.5 million outlets, contributing to a total reach of 3.8 million outlets, and collaborations with over 11,000 distribution partners (retailers and D2C networks).

The company reaches over 200 million households across India. Almost 24% of its innovations centre around health and wellness. It has successfully launched 34 new products across India and various other regions.

Financial highlights

Tata Consumer Products’ revenue from operations for FY23 stood at ₹13,783 crore, up 11% from ₹12,425 crore in FY22. The company recorded a profit (profit after tax) of ₹1,320 crore in FY23 against ₹1,015 crore in FY22. In FY23, the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased to ₹1,874 crore from the previous year's ₹1,749 crore. The company's earnings per share (EPS) stood at ₹13.02 in FY23 compared to ₹10.15 in the previous financial year.