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Assam Tea Company was the first commercial tea company established in 1839 under the Royal statute of the British Parliament. The company was set up as a subsidiary of UK based Duncan Mcneill Group. The company went public in 1977 after being amalgamated with five sterling tea companies- Assam Estates, Greenwood Tea Co., Salonah Tea Co., Thanai Tea Co. and Upper Assam Tea Co. and was renamed as Assam Company (India) Ltd. The name of the company was changed to Assam Tea Company Ltd. in 1989. The company owns 28 tea estates located at Doom Dooma, Moran, Panitola, Dibrugarh, Nowgong and Jorhat, and spread over 7400 hectares and 17 tea manufacturing factories. Business:
ASSA is engaged in the production and processing of tea. The company owns 28 tea estates located at Doom Dooma, Moran, Panitola, Dibrugarh, Nowgong and Jorhat spread over 7400 hectares. The company has 17 factories for processing of tea. The company sells packed tea under brands like Regular, Jumbo, Premium and tea bags under the umbrella Assam Gold. The company has now focused its attention towards increasing turnover from value added packed tea market Exports recorded a strong 33% yoy growth in F12/98. The company a large export market in Europe and is looking at expanding its presence in other countries. Products: Green Leaves, and Tea.
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