In 2015, Bala founded Vadham Teas, a digitally native, vertically integrated global wellness brand which exports teas. Bala felt India is not efficiently placed in foreign markets, so he started his brand.
Making Indian tea popular
Published by: Team GI Youth
Published on 28, Apr 2022
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