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Tetley Enters the Tata Fold

Tetley Enters the Tata Fold

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Harish Bhat
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It is common knowledge that the tea brand, Tata Tea, has quite a legacy in the Indian market. It is cherished by the people of the country and for many it has become a way of life. But how did it come to be?
In 1989, R.K. Krishna Kumar, the managing director of Tata Tea, was keen on creating an international foothold for the company and had been pursuing Tetley for a while. The outcome came in the form of Tata Tetley Limited, which created a stronger bond with the international associates of the Tetley company.

In Tetley Enters the Tata Fold, Harish Bhat, chairman of Tata Global Beverages and brand custodian, writes about the many hurdles that had to be overcome by the company in order expand its reach. This read is a spectacular tale of how Tata Tea tested the global waters for expansion. Bhat gives a vivid account of the acquisition of Tata Tea’s first international brand, which helped make the brand a global one.

Imprint: Portfolio

Published: Sep/2013

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MRP : ₹15.00

Tetley Enters the Tata Fold

(Penguin Petit)

Harish Bhat

It is common knowledge that the tea brand, Tata Tea, has quite a legacy in the Indian market. It is cherished by the people of the country and for many it has become a way of life. But how did it come to be?
In 1989, R.K. Krishna Kumar, the managing director of Tata Tea, was keen on creating an international foothold for the company and had been pursuing Tetley for a while. The outcome came in the form of Tata Tetley Limited, which created a stronger bond with the international associates of the Tetley company.

In Tetley Enters the Tata Fold, Harish Bhat, chairman of Tata Global Beverages and brand custodian, writes about the many hurdles that had to be overcome by the company in order expand its reach. This read is a spectacular tale of how Tata Tea tested the global waters for expansion. Bhat gives a vivid account of the acquisition of Tata Tea’s first international brand, which helped make the brand a global one.

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Harish Bhat

Harish Bhat is an avid marketer and bestselling author. His books span many genres, including business history, fiction, poetry and humour. Four of his books—#Tata Stories, Office Secrets, Tata Log and Jamsetji Tata: Powerful Learnings for Corporate Success—have been national bestsellers and have been translated into several Indian languages.

Harish has worked with the Tata group for thirty – eight years, holding many senior roles, including as brand custodian, Tata Sons; managing director and CEO, Tata Global Beverages; and chief operating officer of the watches and jewellery businesses at Titan Company. He currently serves as a director on the boards of some Tata companies.

Harish is an alumnus of BITS Pilani and IIM Ahmedabad. LinkedIn has selected him as one of its Top Voices in India. In 2022 and 2023, Forbes listed him among the top ten most influential chief marketing officers in the world. He is a popular keynote speaker at many corporate events.

Harish lives in Bengaluru with his wife, Veena, and their unruly collection of books.

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