Ahmedabad-based Wagh Bakri Tea Group is set to invest over ₹100 crore in a new manufacturing facility in Gujarat, aimed at boosting its instant tea production and raw material storage capabilities, CEO Sanjay Singal announced on Tuesday.
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Singal, who took charge as CEO in August last year, revealed that the upcoming facility in Dakor will feature advanced systems such as an Automatic Stock Retrieval System (ASRS) to enhance efficiency.
“This new unit is being established to cater to the growing demand for instant tea, driven by consumer preference for convenience. It will significantly expand both our production and storage capacities,” Singal stated.
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The plant, expected to be operational by the third quarter of 2025, will increase Wagh Bakri’s instant tea output fivefold—from the current 3,000-4,000 packets daily to an impressive 20,000 packets per day. Additionally, the storage capacity will grow by 50%, accommodating up to 18 lakh chests, each holding 14-20 kg of raw material.
