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India Tea Price Watch – February 5th, 2022
It’s snowing in Darjeeling, the first time since 2007, yet another sign of climate change. Gardens remain closed in north India but planters say this weather points to a good first flush next month. Meanwhile, the discussions on policies, prices, reforms continue. This week, the Indian Tea Association has proposed a minimum floor price for…
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India Tea Price Watch – January 22nd, 2022
The tea industry in India has responded to the announcement of the proposed Tea Act, a bill for consideration replacing the Tea Act of 1953. The Tea Board of India had sought comments on the amendments from the stakeholders within a stipulated time (11 days). In Assam, the various trade unions have written to the…
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India Tea Price Watch – January 15th, 2022
2022 has started with a lot of change brewing in the industry. A new agreement between Iran and Sri Lanka may impact India’s tea exports. Reports say that Sri Lanka has proposed to pay off their oil debts with orthodox tea, in a barter trade agreement. Iran is a significant importer of India, importing 53…
