KDHP, the largest tea plantation in South India, had suffered heavy loss last year after a strike by the women workers.

Most small growers have stopped tapping as the prices touch Rs 113.50 per kg, a whopping fall of 42% in the last 16 months.

Upasi feels, certain developments in Kerala targeting plantations would jeopardize the existence of many estates.

Persistent high prices of natural rubber in India are forcing tyre majors to scout for plantations abroad.

Rubber prices were on rise throughout the year. The average rubber price stood at Rs 206.11 per kg for the year, up by Rs 78.37 per kg from...