Limtex is an Indian
multinational company, headquartered in
Kolkata
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West Bengal
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India
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and a subsidiary of Limtex Group. It exports $40 million in Indian tea annually. Limtex is the leading producer, manufacturer and exporter of Indian Tea both in the domestic and international market. It also has an IT division - Limtex Infotech, which was formed in 2005.
Limtex has received various awards from National and International governing bodies for its excellence in the Tea & Coffee trade.
History
Formation & early years
The company was founded in 1977 by Gopal Poddar, who serves as the chairman and managing director of Limtex (India) Ltd. Limtex started as a small tea trading business with a turnover of Rs 1.02 lacs. Over time, it diversified into IT, tea trading, biscuit, and export industries.
Annual turnover
After 25 years in business it has earned $21 million from tea export only, with overall growth rate 60%.
Awards and nominations
Limtex won prestigious "National Export Award" by then Indian Prime Minister
A. B. Vajpayee. The nomination came from the
Federation of Indian Export Organisations, in association with the
Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. They received other export-related awards from various entities like the Ministry of Commerce, Banks, and Associations. The Limtex group was also honored with the prestigious status of "Star Trading House" by the
Government of India
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Limtex Group of Companies
* Limtex (India) Limited
* Limtex Agri Udyog Ltd.
* Limtex Tea & Industries Ltd.
* Limtex Industries Ltd.
* Limtex Infotech Ltd.
* Sujali Tea & Industries Ltd.
* Satyanarayan Tea Co. Pvt. Ltd.
* Green Card Developers Pvt. Ltd.
* Poddar Exports
References
Official website
Limtex
Drink companies of India
Tea companies of India
Companies based in Kolkata
Food and drink companies established in 1977
Indian brands
Tea industry in West Bengal
1977 establishments in West Bengal