Paras Desai, Executive Director of Wagh Bakri Tea Group, has been elected as the Chairman of Federation of All India Tea Traders’ Association (FAITTA), the national apex body representing tea traders across India.
A skilled tea taster with more than three decades of experience, Desai is a fourth-generation entrepreneur from the Wagh Bakri Tea family and has been associated with the group since 1993.
Commenting on his election, Desai stated in an official release, “It is truly an honour to lead FAITTA, and I sincerely thank all members for their trust and cooperation, as well as the past Chairmen and office bearers for their immense contributions. The tea industry today is undergoing significant transformation, shaped by evolving consumer tastes and pressing challenges such as climate change. My focus will be to work closely with industry members, government, and regulators to further strengthen the tea category. I look forward to collaborating with all stakeholders to address both the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.”
Vidisha Desai, Director of Wagh Bakri Tea Group, has also been inducted into the Executive Committee of FAITTA.