TATA CONSUMER Bullish View By The Golden Farms of Equity Tata Consumer Products Limited (TCPL) is a prominent Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company and a part of the Tata Group. The company's registered office is in Kolkata, with its corporate headquarters located in Mumbai. TCPL is recognized as the world's second-largest manufacturer and distributor of tea and is also a significant producer of coffee. ( (en.wikipedia.org))
**Historical Background**
Formerly known as Tata Global Beverages Limited (TGBL), the company underwent a significant transformation in February 2020 when it merged with the consumer products business of Tata Chemicals. This merger led to the rebranding of TGBL as Tata Consumer Products Limited, consolidating the Tata Group's major food and beverage brands under one umbrella. ( (en.wikipedia.org))
**Product Portfolio**
TCPL boasts a diverse range of products spanning various categories:
- **Tea**: Brands include Tata Tea, Tetley, Good Earth Teas, 1868 by Tata Tea, Teapigs, Vitax, Joekels, and Organic India Teas & Infusions.
- **Coffee**: Offerings encompass Tata Coffee Grand, Eight O'Clock Coffee, Sonnets by Tata Coffee, Tata Coffee Gold, Tata Coffee Quick Filter, and Tata Coffee Cold Coffee.
- **Liquid Beverages**: Products such as Tata Copper+, Himalayan Natural Mineral Water, Tata Gluco+, and Tata Fruski.
- **Foods**: Includes Tata Salt, Ching's Secret, Smith & Jones, and Tata Sampann.
- **Herbal Supplements**: Features Organic India Herbal Supplements.
These brands are present in over 40 countries, reflecting TCPL's extensive global reach. ( (www.tataconsumer.com))
**Recent Developments**
In January 2024, TCPL expanded its portfolio by acquiring Capital Foods, the owner of 'Ching's Secret' and 'Smith & Jones' brands, for ₹5,100 crore, and Organic India for ₹1,900 crore. ( (en.wikipedia.org))
In the quarter ending September 30, 2024, TCPL reported an 8% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹3.64 billion, driven by higher demand for packaged food and a 28% rise in its Indian food business revenue. ( (www.reuters.com))
**Leadership and Workforce**
The company is led by Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran and CEO & Managing Director Sunil D’Souza. As of 2024, TCPL employs approximately 4,517 individuals worldwide. ( (en.wikipedia.org))
**Social Initiatives**
TCPL has been active in social campaigns, notably the "Jaago Re!" ("Wake Up!") initiative, which began as a voter registration drive and later addressed issues like corruption. The campaign encourages public discussion on various social topics. ( (en.wikipedia.org))
Through its diverse product offerings and commitment to social causes, Tata Consumer Products Limited continues to play a significant role in the daily lives of consumers both in India and globally.
- (www.reuters.com)
