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TEA INDUSTRY CHALLENGES
Nilgiris tea production hit by severe drought, El Nino conditions; green leaf supply drops sharplySevere drought conditions in Nilgiris have drastically reduced green tea leaf supply. Tea factories are experiencing significant revenue lo...
The snack twist to India’s three meals a day has a ₹1 lakh crore hidden opportunityIndia's culinary habits are shifting, with a marked preference for convenient and health-conscious snack choices over traditional meals. Th...
India turns to AI and satellites to modernise tea farmingIndia is using AI, satellite and drone technology to modernise tea plantation monitoring. The Tea Board, ISRO’s National Remote Sensing Cen...
From hunger to obesity: Developing world faces growing threat to child healthChildhood obesity is rapidly increasing in developing nations, creating a significant health challenge. This epidemic is now outpacing unde...
Assam CM calls for IIT Guwahati to emerge as knowledge partner of the Northeast IndiaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged IIT Guwahati to enhance its role as a development partner. He emphasized collaboration in ad...
North Indian tea industry faces crisis as auction prices drop 17% amid production challengesTea Association of India said that the auction Price figures of North Indian Tea Industry recently reflect a precarious state of affairs in...
Tea industry seeks Rs 113 crore annual package to revive Darjeeling sectorThe Indian Tea Association seeks government aid for tea industry revival. Financial and regulatory reforms are proposed for Darjeeling and ...
Bioinformatics project bags first place in Anveshana, research initiative that won Modi’s praiseAnveshana 2026, a student research initiative, concluded with 20 projects presented by students. Prime Minister Modi highlighted this progr...
Bombay House battles: How Ratan Tata once defeated the old guardRatan Tata’s rise as Tata Sons chairman in 1991 triggered a dramatic power struggle with Tata Group’s old guard. Russi Mody, Darbari Seth a...
Tata chair N Chandrasekaran’s exit leaves $120 billion spending ambition in limboTata Group is facing a leadership and strategy reset after N Chandrasekaran’s decision to step down as Tata Sons chairman, putting the cong...
How China’s big push to win back tourists is paying offChina's tourism sector is experiencing a significant resurgence after pandemic restrictions eased. Visa-free travel policies have attracted...
FSSAI crackdown sends food, beverage firms back to drawing boardAmid heightened regulatory scrutiny, Indian food and beverage companies are taking steps to update product labels and advertising claims. R...
IIT Guwahati develops 'E-Eye' for rapid detection of Cancer-causing heavy metals and other toxicantsIIT Guwahati researchers have developed an innovative optical sensing device for detecting water toxicants. This portable E-Eye device offe...
India's premium mithai boom: How traditional sweets are getting a premium makeoverIndian mithai is transforming from traditional sweets to premium offerings. Consumers now seek quality ingredients and attractive packaging...
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial pastAdani Ports is evaluating the acquisition of a controlling stake in UK's Associated British Ports (ABP) in a deal valued at nearly $10 bill...
Tea, TVs, cars and apparel to get costlier in August as West Asia conflict fuels fresh price hikesConsumer goods makers will raise prices in August for the third time this year. Volatile raw material prices and higher freight rates are d...
India's premium coffee boom: How the brew is becoming a lifestyle, not just a beveragePremium coffee is becoming a lifestyle symbol across India. Consumer expectations are shifting towards quality and personalized experiences...
Assam floods submerge Nazira tea estates, over 57,000 people affectedUnprecedented floods have severely impacted tea estates in Nazira Sub-Division, Sivasagar District. Incessant rainfall in Nagaland caused r...
Assam tea industry seeks Green Leaf Cess relief, hails ATISIS supportThe Tea Association of India lauded the Assam government's incentive scheme for boosting Orthodox tea production and exports, which saw sig...
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...