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Industry seeks higher tea rates in budget 2024

July 20, 2024, 04:29 PM - 2 min read

The Indian Tea Association urged the government to increase the reward base rate under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) for black tea in bulk to remain competitive in the international markets.

Tea exports from the country remained almost stagnant at 231.691 million kilograms during the calendar year 2023, according to the latest data from the Tea Board.

Iran sanctions, Russia conflict stunt tea export growth

July 17, 2024, 04:56 PM - 2 min read

A spokesperson for the Indian Tea Association (ITA), a leading planters' body, attributed the stagnation to the loss of the Iranian market. Iran, once a major importer of Indian tea, significantly reduced its purchases due to payment problems stemming from US sanctions. In 2023, Iran's imports of Indian tea plummeted to around 5.16 million kilograms, a dramatic drop from 54 million kilograms in 2019.

Assam's small-scale tea growers face uncertainty hiccups

Assam tea growers face uncertainty hiccups

May 26, 2024, 06:05 PM - 2 min read

Small tea growers in the state face survival threat over quality compliance regulations.

North Bengal's 500 tea gardens, spanning Darjeeling, Terai, and Dooars, employ over 400,000 people directly and indirectly.

North Bengal producers push tea as national drink on international tea day

May 21, 2024, 04:51 PM - 2 min read

To promote the habit of tea drinking, the association distributed around 5,000 cups of free tea to residents of Siliguri, aiming to attract younger generations who have increasingly turned to trendy beverages.