Election impact on stock market explained: What likely BJP win in West Bengal means for investorsWest Bengal's election results signal a significant political shift with the BJP leading, prompting a surge in market sentiment. Analysts a...
04 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
TMC's Rs 300 tea wage pledge draws cautious industry response over sector viabilityThe Trinamool Congress pledged to increase tea garden worker wages to Rs 300. Industry stakeholders express caution, citing the sector's fi...
22 Mar, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Erratic weather steals Darjeeling tea’s muscatel flavor, prices plummetDarjeeling tea's famous muscatel flavour is missing this year due to erratic weather, affecting both local and international markets. Price...
31 Aug, 2024, 08.44 PM IST
Darjeeling tea planters seek 100% import duty on Nepal teaNepal produces more than 25,000 tonnes of tea annually, according to the National Tea and Coffee Development Board. Of the total production...
28 Nov, 2022, 12.52 AM 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
Nepal tea getting sold as costly Darjeeling teaTraders said the price rise has also led to an influx of Nepalese tea, which is being sold as Darjeeling tea at a premium price.
10 Aug, 2017, 10.20 AM IST
Unrest turns Darjeeling tea bitterThe production of Darjeeling tea has plunged 90% in June because of the Gorkhaland agitation.
02 Aug, 2017, 09.17 AM IST
Darjeeling tea prices up 25 per cent on lower outputTea boutique owners in west India said tea drinkers are ready to pay Rs 1,300-1,500kg for Darjeeling aroma.
15 May, 2017, 09.57 AM IST
Darjeeling tea price dips by Rs 100/kgDarjeeling tea prices have fallen by Rs 100 per kg compared to last season, despite production being down by almost 20 per cent .
24 Jul, 2014, 12.11 PM IST
Darjeeling tea prices fall 50 per cent on quality concerns post-rainsExcessive rains and protests by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha have hit the tea industry hard in the region.
27 Sep, 2013, 10.37 AM IST
Darjeeling tea prices soar 15% in Europe this yearDarjeeling tea has commanded 15% higher rates in Europe this year despite the financial downturn in Europe as quality upgradation and marke...
29 Nov, 2012, 07.21 AM IST
- Darjeeling tea companies smile as local demand goes up
The year 2011 has brought smiles to them as the average price of Darjeeling tea in the domestic market has shot up by Rs 35 per kg.
02 Jan, 2012, 05.38 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
- Darjeeling tea prices zoom on aggressive buying by exporters
Aggressive buying by Tata Global Beverages, Hindustan Unilever, Global Exports & Marketing, Godfrey Phillips, Balaji Agro International, Ra...
17 Aug, 2010, 12.41 AM IST
Darjeeling tea prices zoom on aggressive buying by exportersDemand for tea variety has picked up in US, EU markets.
11 Aug, 2010, 01.27 PM IST
- Scanty rains may cut Darjeeling tea output
But tea baron Ashok Lohia sees hope in global markets as recession comes to end.
13 May, 2010, 12.20 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