ABOUT US

Over a Century of Excellence in Tea, Rubber & Sustainability

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WELCOME TO MALANKARA

Pure, Fresh, and Timeless —
the Malankara Way.

At Malankara Plantations, we cultivate premium tea with a legacy of quality and sustainability. Our dedication to nature and tradition ensures every cup carries the essence of purity, freshness, and care. Experience tea the Malankara way.

Our Profile

Malankara Plantations Ltd, formerly Malankara Rubber and Produce Company Limited, is the first Indian-owned rubber plantation company under corporate management. The Company owns rubber plantations with a factory in Thodupuzha, and tea estates with a factory in Elappara. Malankara Spaces Ltd (Formerly known as Malankara Wood Limited) and Malankara Enterprises Ltd are its wholly owned subsidiaries.

The Company is known for its professionally managed rubber and tea plantations, with strong focus on cost efficiency, product quality, fair pricing, and statutory compliance. It has received several recognitions, including Pollution Control Board awards for its Effluent Treatment Plant, a State Government Safety Award, and Golden Leaf India Awards at the India International Tea Conference, Kochi.

Plantation View

115+ Years of Green Legacy

1910 - Founded

Malankara Plantations was founded by Mr. P. John, becoming the first Indian-owned public limited rubber plantation company.

1950s - Expansion

Our estates expanded across Munnar and Idukki, adding more tea and rubber plantations to our heritage.

2000s - Modernization

Introduced sustainable and eco-friendly cultivation methods to preserve nature and ensure high quality yields.

Today

Continuing a legacy of over 115 years, Malankara Plantations blends tradition with innovation in tea, rubber, and beyond.

Awards & Recognition

Pollution Control Board

Effluent Treatment Plant Awards for sustainability and compliance.

State Government Safety Award

Recognized for exceptional worker safety standards.

Golden Leaf India Awards

Winner in all categories at the India International Tea Conference, Kochi.

Our Leadership

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Mr. John Karot Thomas
Managing Director

Mr. John Karot Thomas is a seasoned plantation leader with over 45 years of experience in rubber, tea, coffee, pepper, a...

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Mr. Cherian Thomas Karot
Management

Mr. Cherian Thomas Karot is an experienced planter with over 36 years of expertise in rubber, tea, coffee, pepper, and c...

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Mrs. Susann Koshy
Executive Director

Mrs. Susann Koshy is a senior executive with over 13 years of experience across philanthropy, general management, busine...

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Mr. M.K. Balagopalan Nair
Independent Director

Mr. M.K. Balagopalan Nair holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering (B.Sc. Eng. – Mechanical) and has over 14 years of ex...

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Mr. Balaji Krishnan
Independent Director

Mr. Balaji Krishnan is a Chartered Accountant with a bachelor’s degree in commerce and over 13 years of experience in fi...

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Mr. Thomas John
Independent Director

Mr. Thomas John holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture and has over 30 years of experience in plantation management. A...

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Mr. Ithak Karot Thomas
Administrator

Mr. Ithak Karot Thomas holds a degree in Law and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and has extensive experienc...