HARRMALAYA

Overview

Harrisons Malayalam Ltd (HML) is an Indian agricultural business corporation, based in Kochi, Kerala and a part of the RPG Group. It has a history that goes back to over 150 years. It cultivates between 14,000 ha – 26,000 ha (information varies) of its own land, and processes products from other farmlands in its neighbourhood. In addition to banana, cardamom, cocoa, coffee, coconut, pepper, and vanilla, its primary products are rubber, tea, and pineapple. Harrisons Malayalam is the largest producer of pineapples in India, the largest producer of tea in South India, and is the largest employer in the region.

History

Harrisons Malayalam was founded in 1907 by the British company Harrisons & Crosfield. The company initially focused on rubber cultivation, but later expanded into other agricultural products. In 1983, 34% of Malayalam Plantations were sold to Indian nationals, leaving Harrisons with 40%. The following year, Malayalam Plantations merged with Harrison & Crossfield's other interests in India to form Harrisons Malayalam. It was acquired by the RPG Group in 1988, and Sanjiv Goenka was the Chairman.

How the company operates

Harrisons Malayalam operates through a number of subsidiaries and joint ventures. Its core businesses are rubber, tea, and pineapple. The company also has interests in tissue culture, engineering, and real estate. Harrisons Malayalam has a vertically integrated business model, which means that it controls the entire production process from cultivation to processing and marketing.

The future

Harrisons Malayalam is well-positioned for future growth. The demand for rubber, tea, and pineapple is expected to grow in the coming years. The company is also expanding into new areas, such as tissue culture and engineering.

Conclusion

Harrisons Malayalam is a leading agricultural business corporation in India. The company has a long history and a strong track record of growth. It is well-positioned for future growth, and is a good investment for those looking for exposure to the Indian agricultural sector.

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