Guwahati Tea Auction Centre sets new benchmark for quality tea pricesGuwahati Tea Auction Centre achieved record prices for quality tea. Deckiajuli Tea Estate sold premium CTC leaf at Rs 1,103 per kg. Sotai T...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Premium Assam CTC tea fetches record Rs 800/kg at Guwahati Auction CentreGuwahati Tea Auction Centre witnessed strong demand, with Deckiajuli Tea Estate setting a new record at Rs 800 per kg for its BOPSM grade. ...
27 May, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Iran-Israel conflict: India halts tea exports to Tehran amid escalating tensions with Tel AvivIndia has suspended tea exports to Iran due to the escalating conflict with Israel, disrupting communication and business operations. This ...
20 Jun, 2025, 01.09 PM IST
Tea, rice exports to Iran may take a hit on rial devaluationIran's currency devaluation threatens Indian tea and basmati rice exports. The increased cost of imports may hinder sales of premium orthod...
19 Dec, 2024, 12.28 AM IST
Why it's a good time for the producers and exporters of premium, flavoured orthodox teasOrthodox tea exports are thriving, with Iran's controlled payments and Indian ambassador Rudra Gaurav Shresth's support aiding trade. Mohit...
23 May, 2024, 08.12 PM IST
Tea prices went up by 1.55% in 2019Last year, premium orthodox tea prices had fetched better prices as Iran bought huge quantities.
19 Feb, 2020, 03.54 PM IST
Orthodox tea prices jump 15% on healthy demand: ICRAIndian tea exports to Iran grew by 125 per cent in 7 months of CY2019.
01 Oct, 2019, 12.23 PM IST
Tea exports to Iran treble in Jan-April despite US curbsPrice realisation went up 7.54 per cent year on year during this period to Rs 269.62 per kg for orthodox teas.
03 Jul, 2019, 08.12 AM IST
Tea exporters worried over payments as India stops crude imports from IranIran buys around 28-30 million kg of orthodox teas from India.
28 May, 2019, 11.27 AM IST
In a laggard market, Kolkata tea firm bags Rs 12,000 per kgMokalbari tea estate is known for producing golden tippy teas, which form the base of the top East Frisian blends.
27 Aug, 2018, 12.58 PM IST
- Tea prices fall as banks lose interest in issuing letters of credit
Imported tea accounts for about 95 per cent of the tea consumed in Iran, with Sri Lanka and India accounting for nearly 90 per cent of impo...
31 Jul, 2018, 12.00 PM IST
Orthodox tea prices fall as banks lose interest in issuing letters of creditThe premium orthodox teas were fetching a price of Rs 216.63 per kg last week, as compared to Rs 238.32 per kg a year ago.
31 Jul, 2018, 11.34 AM IST
Indian tea in demand as global rates riseSri Lanka’s premium orthodox teas are priced at $5 per kg, while Indian varieties are 20 per cent cheaper on average.
13 Apr, 2018, 11.50 AM IST
High output of CTC, orthodox teas to narrow export loss"The 104-day shut down in Darjeeling affected the plucking of the second flush which resulted in a loss of 6 million kgs or Rs 350-400 cror...
06 Nov, 2017, 06.08 PM 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
Indian tea workers urge Iran to rework valuation rates of tea entering their countryIran has a flat rate of $5 per kg for valuing all types teas from India, on which Iranian buyers have to pay customs duty.
18 Mar, 2016, 03.38 AM IST
- Orthodox tea prices fall on Iran payment crisis
Average price of orthodox tea is down by Rs 20 per kg over the last year after orders from Iran dried up due to the payment crisis
20 Jan, 2012, 05.33 AM IST