About Us

About Us

Vision, Experience & Execution – At the Core of AshVik
AshVik was founded to guide plantations and agribusinesses toward future-ready success by combining operational excellence with strategic foresight. Our founders have helmed some of the largest and most complex operations in the tea industry, delivering measurable impact across geographies and business verticals.

AshVik is a professional partnership founded by two industry veterans — Vikram Singh Gulia and Ashok Krishan — with a combined experience of over 80 years in leading India’s premier tea companies across plantations, manufacturing, exports, brand building, and sustainability. We offer deeply practical and results-oriented advisory to help plantations and agribusinesses grow sustainably and profitably.

What Sets Us Apart:

  • Transformational leadership backed by hands-on experience.
  • Deep domain knowledge across tea manufacturing (CTC, Orthodox, Green, Darjeeling).
  • Proven ability to turn around underperforming estates and consumer businesses.
  • Focused execution with sustainable practices, market-driven strategy, and operational excellence.

Our Offerings

Tea

1

Contractual Estate Management & Operations

End-to-end management of tea estates under contractual agreements, ensuring operational efficiency and profitability.

2

Complete Tea Estate Consultancy

Holistic advisory services for estate management including turnaround strategies and revenue optimization.

3

Strategic SWOT Analysis & Profit Roadmap

In-depth analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats with actionable strategies to boost estate profitability.

4

Factory Setup, Modernization & Revamping

Expertise in establishing new tea factories (CTC & Orthodox) and upgrading existing facilities with modern technologies.

5

Estate Mechanisation & Productivity Enhancement

Implementation of modern mechanisation techniques to reduce labor dependency and improve yield and efficiency.

6

Tea Packaging Facility Setup & Management

Planning, installation, and operation of tea packaging units that meet domestic and export standards.

7

Managerial Recruitment & Training Programs

Hiring and upskilling of managerial talent to align with estate goals and improve overall management standards.

8

Irrigation Systems & Water Management

Designing and executing cost-effective irrigation and water conservation systems tailored to estate-specific needs.

9

Marketing & Branding Solutions

Developing brand identity, packaging design, and marketing strategies to enhance estate visibility and product value in both domestic and international markets.

Agriculture

1

MOSO/Bheema Bamboo Cultivation

High-yield, fast-growing bamboo varieties ideal for commercial use, land restoration, and generating carbon credits.

2

Afforestation & Carbon Credit Generation

Large-scale tree plantation initiatives focused on restoring degraded land while earning revenue through carbon credits.

3

No-Till Farming & Carbon Sequestration

Eco-friendly agricultural practice that improves soil health, reduces erosion, and supports carbon credit accumulation.

4

Aquatic Crop Cultivation – Makhana (Fox Nut)

Promotion of Makhana farming in wetland areas, offering high returns, nutritional value, and sustainable water use.

5

Fruit Orchard Development

Planning and establishing diverse fruit orchards for long-term revenue, food security, and ecological balance.

Marketing & Sales

1

Sourcing & Sales Channel Development

Establishment of robust supply chains and multi-tiered sales networks to ensure consistent market reach and product availability.

2

Tea Export Management

Complete support for tea export operations, including compliance, logistics, international market entry, and trade facilitation.

3

Brand Launch & 360° Market Integration

Creation and launch of new tea brands across categories, including packaging design, brand identity, go-to-market strategy, and logistics coordination.