From Assam to Nilgiri: How regional teas are becoming premium brandsIndia's tea market is shifting towards premium products and regional diversity. Gen Z and millennials are driving this growth, seeking auth...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Speciality tea market triples to ₹1,000 crore in 5 years, driven by Gen Z, millennialsIndia's speciality tea market has tripled to ₹1,000 crore in five years. Millennials and Gen Z are driving this growth with premium tea pre...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
From Chicken's Neck to growth corridor: Why North Bengal's next chapter mattersNorth Bengal is emerging as a vital economic corridor, connecting trade and regional integration. Bagdogra Airport's expansion signals grow...
18 Jul, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Darjeeling tea industry seeks Centre's support amid deepening financial stressDarjeeling's famed tea industry is facing severe financial strain due to aging bushes, climate woes, and labor shortages, leading to a sign...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
West Bengal unveils jobs-led budget with tourism, North Bengal pushWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes a five-pronged revival strategy, focusing on women's empowerment, youth employment, and agriculture. K...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Cheap Nepal tea imports deepen crisis for Darjeeling industrySandeep Mukherjee, principal adviser of Darjeeling Tea Association said “Of the 87 tea estates in Darjeeling, 7 are permanently closed. Man...
08 Dec, 2023, 10.25 PM IST
Darjeeling tea industry is a 'patient in ICU': ITEA chairmanChairman of Indian Tea Exporters Association (ITEA) Anshuman Kanoria on Thursday said that the Darjeeling tea industry is a "patient in ICU...
17 Aug, 2023, 05.32 PM IST
Darjeeling planters seek anti-dumping duty on Nepal teaPlanters of Darjeeling tea allege that several tea importers are passing on Nepalese tea as Darjeeling tea at much lower prices, causing hu...
29 Aug, 2022, 11.36 PM IST
European buyers not keen to pick up Darjeeling teaPrices of Darjeeling tea fell to half at the auctions last week compared with the previous week as a result of weak demand from Europe, rai...
16 May, 2022, 11.50 PM IST
Covid-induced uncertainty dampens demand for premium Darjeeling teaA few buyers from Germany and Japan have offered a marginal price hike while other buyers are negotiating for a lower price for the tea whi...
25 May, 2021, 05.54 PM IST
Darjeeling tea industry staring at zero production of its premium flush teasA release issued by the Darjeeling Tea Association (DTA) said that by the time the plucking round is controlled and the next flush arrives ...
22 Jun, 2017, 03.39 PM IST
European Union to drink 100% pure Darjeeling Tea; gets PGI statusThe EU buying this year will come as a major respite for the Darjeeling tea industry as 2013 has not been a very good year for Darjeeling t...
23 Jan, 2014, 12.24 PM IST
- Weak Europe demand hits Darjeeling tea
First flush tea, which has a distinctive light colour and aroma, fetches the maximum revenues for Darjeeling's tea industry.
07 May, 2012, 01.41 AM IST
- Domestic market shines for Darjeeling tea
Darjeeling tea industry is in a happy mood. After years of promotion, domestic consumers have started picking up premium Darjeeling tea.
04 Oct, 2011, 05.11 AM IST
- Financial crisis takes a toll on Darjeeling tea
The global economic crisis has affected the Darjeeling tea industry. The premium first flush teas, which become available in the market fro...
06 Apr, 2009, 02.16 AM IST
- Gorkha unrest may take toll on Darjeeling tea
The Darjeeling tea industry apprehends that some tea estates may have to close down operations if the bandh called by Gorkha Janamukti Morc...
17 Jun, 2008, 02.22 AM IST
- Darjeeling tea industry in the mood for rejuvenation
Darjeeling tea industry has proposed the Tea Board for taking control of the commerce ministry-run Darjeeling Tea Research and Development ...
13 Jun, 2006, 08.30 AM IST