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
IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in north Bengal, warns of possible landslides, flash floodsNorthern West Bengal districts will receive heavy rainfall over the next two days. The India Meteorological Department issued warnings for ...
19 Jul, 2026, 04.19 PM 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
IMD forecasts extremely heavy rain in north Bengal, warns of landslidesThe weather office said though a low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal had gradually weakened, the conditions were expected to trigge...
17 Jul, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
130-ft Buddha statue, Kanchenjunga views, sprawling tea estates: Just 60 km from Gangtok, this offbeat destination promises a peaceful escapeRavangla, located about 60 kms away from Gangtok, offers a peaceful escape in South Sikkim's northeastern peaks. This sanctuary provides st...
11 Jul, 2026, 01.59 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
Heavy rain affects normal life in north Bengal, IMD warns of more downpourAn alert for extremely heavy rainfall has been issued for sub-Himalayan West Bengal until Monday, with chances of landslides in hilly regio...
28 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Global, then local: How Vahdam India is aiming to scale revenues of Rs 500 cr by next yearFor Vahdam India, going global first was a deliberate move to capture a larger chunk of the pie by catering to a more evolved market, says ...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.14 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
Demand for Darjeeling tea plunges 80-90% year-on-year: RetailersWhile Darjeeling tea sells for Rs 1,000-1,200 per kg, the common black tea costs Rs 250-400. This also explains the slide in Darjeeling tea...
21 Oct, 2020, 04.50 PM IST
Souring relationship between India and Nepal may help Darjeeling tea industryNepalese teas have captured a sizeable portion of Darjeeling tea’s domestic market since 2017, when the four-month agitation in the hills f...
02 Jun, 2020, 10.57 AM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee asks Darjeeling tea industry to maintain qualityAddressing the annual general meeting of Darjeeling Tea Association here, he said tea production is an important element of the country's p...
14 Jul, 2016, 03.18 PM IST
EU sales of Darjeeling tea decline ahead of geographic indication tag'Protected Geographic Indication' product status indicates that the tea produced only in Darjeeling can be sold as Darjeeling tea in EU.
03 Jul, 2014, 01.38 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
Rupee devaluation robs Indians of Darjeeling teaRupee devaluation has prodded Darjeeling tea producers to step up exports and shift the focus from domestic market to global markets.
15 Jul, 2013, 05.50 AM IST
European Trade Council, German Tea Association uphold Darjeeling tea's authenticityThe European Trade Council and the German Tea Association have agreed to confer the protected geographical indication status on Darjeeling ...
27 Sep, 2012, 08.58 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