Rajeev Baid
Founder & Managing Director, Aman Tea Group
Siliguri, West Bengal, India
Joined February 2026
Summary
Self-made entrepreneur who rose from selling tea at railway stations to founding and leading multiple tea businesses. rajeevbaid+2
Builder of both large-scale manufacturing (CTC/wholesale) and premium single-estate retail brands, spanning production to boutique retail. thecompanycheck+2
Advocate for Darjeeling tea heritage and premiumization, demonstrated by the acquisition and rebranding of Okayti Tea Estate and efforts to promote tea tourism and education. business-standard+2
Retail and brand innovator in tea: created ChaiChun boutique chain, experiential formats (tea cafés, Train Tea Cafe), and educational initiatives to broaden consumer appreciation. chaichuntea+2