Iran-Israel conflict disrupts orthodox tea exports; Assam industry faces major blow

Jun 25, 2025

The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has severely disrupted India's Orthodox tea exports, particularly damaging Assam, the country's largest producer of Orthodox tea.

India eyes new markets after record-breaking exports: Tea Board

May 21, 2025

Tea Board India's Deputy Chairman Saurav Pahari on Wednesday highlighted that India's tea exports have increased by 10% from 2023, reaching a 10-year high.

India's tea exports declined over 20 pc in past 5 years

Jul 27, 2022

New Delhi [India], July 27 : India's tea exports declined over 20 per cent over the past five years to around 200 million kilogram.

'We may rethink Orthodox tea production': Guwahati Tea body's Dinesh Bihani as West Asia conflict hits tea exports

Mar 13, 2026

"We are not getting fresh orders from the Gulf countries... If the war continues, then we have to think about the orthodox tea production,"...

Interim Budget 2024: Assam tea industry seeks exports promotion policy

Jan 29, 2024

The ailing tea industry in Assam needs proper promotion, particularly overseas, so that it can tap new markets, said Nalin Khemani, Chairman of Bharatiya...

Ukraine conflict affected India's telecom, tea exports: Centre in Parliament

Jul 27, 2022

New Delhi [India], July 27 : Indian exports such as pharmaceuticals, telecom equipment, tea, coffee and marine products have been affected due to the...