About Harrisons Malayalam Limited 

Harrisons Malayalam Limited is a public limited company domiciled in India and primarily engaged in the plantation business, with estates spread across Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The Company’s shares are listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and BSE Limited (BSE). Its registered office is located at 24/1624, Bristow Road, Willingdon Island, Kochi – 682003, Kerala.

HML’s business operations cover Tea, Rubber, Fruits, Spices, and other plantation crops, along with trading and exports of tea and rubber products. The Company’s plantations and processing operations are entirely India-based, while its products reach both domestic and international markets, reflecting a long-standing reputation in the agri-plantation sector.

The Company traces its roots back to corporate restructuring in the late 1970s and 1980s. In 1978, certain immovable properties were vested under a scheme of arrangement and amalgamation, and in 1984, the Company adopted its current name, Harrisons Malayalam Limited, aligning its identity with its plantation heritage. The Annual Report for FY 2024–25 marks HML’s 48th year of operations, underscoring its legacy as one of India’s oldest plantation companies.

As of March 31, 2025, HML has one wholly owned subsidiary, while two erstwhile subsidiaries were struck off under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013, reflecting a simplified corporate structure focused on core plantation operations.

Harrisons Malayalam Limited Key Milestones

• 1978: Vesting of immovable plantation assets under a scheme of arrangement and amalgamation. 
• 1984: Company renamed as Harrisons Malayalam Limited, aligning brand identity with its plantation business. 
• 1990s–2000s: Expansion of tea and rubber operations across estates in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. 
• 2024–25: Ranked 21st among India’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 by Great Place to Work Institute (with The Economic Times). 
• 2024–25: Featured among India’s Top 50 Best Workplaces for Innovation 2025 and Best Workplaces in the Agri Industry 2025. 
• 2024–25: Achoor Factory won the Kerala State Industrial Award for the third consecutive year. 
• 2024–25: Lockhart Tea Factory received the Golden Leaf India Award at the Southern Tea Competition for tea quality excellence. 
• 2024–25: Reported profit after tax following a loss in the previous year, reflecting a turnaround in operational performance. 

Harrisons Malayalam Limited Key Management

• Cherian M. George – Whole Time Director 
• Santosh Kumar – Whole Time Director 
• Sajish George – Chief Financial Officer 
• Binu Thomas – Company Secretary 

Latest Updates on Harrisons Malayalam Limited

• Workplace recognitions: HML was ranked 21st among India’s Best Companies to Work For 2025, and also featured among India’s Top 50 Best Workplaces for Innovation 2025 and Best Workplaces in the Agri Industry 2025. 
• Industrial excellence: The Achoor Factory earned the Kerala State Industrial Award 2024–25, marking the third consecutive year of recognition for the Achoor Estate, a testament to its operational excellence and sustainability standards. 
• Product quality awards: The Lockhart Tea Factory received the Golden Leaf India Award at the Southern Tea Competition, organised by the Tea Board of India and UPASI, celebrating the finest South Indian teas. 
• Employee relations: The Company was honoured with a Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Employee Relations 2023–24 by the Employers Federation of Southern India, reflecting strong workforce engagement. 
• Corporate structure: As of March 31, 2025, HML maintains one wholly owned subsidiary. Two former subsidiaries were struck off under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013, streamlining the consolidation structure. 

Financial turnaround: HML reported a profit after tax in FY 2024–25, compared to a loss in FY 2023–24, indicating improved performance across its tea and rubber divisions driven by operational efficiencies and cost control.