Oct 23, 2023

Business Desk

Wagh Bakri owner falls while escaping stray dogs, dies of brain haemorrhage


- Parag Desai, the Executive Director of Wagh Bakri Tea Group, tragically passed away due to severe head injuries following a dog-related incident near his residence in Ahmedabad.

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Parag Desai, a fourth-generation in Wagh Bakri Tea Group, achieved a yearly turnover of Rs 2,000 crore and 5 crore kg of tea.

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The Wagh Bakri Tea Group, founded in 1892 by Narandas Desai, is a leading tea company with a global presence in 60 countries, known for its tea blends including black, green, and speciality teas.

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The company caters to both retail consumers and the hospitality industry, offering a wide range of tea products, including convenient instant tea options.

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The company competes with major tea brands such as Hindustan Unilever's Brooke Bond, Taj Mahal, Tata Tea, Tata Tetley, Lipton, and Society Tea in the highly competitive tea market.

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