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Union Budget 2024: Industry Leaders Assess Economic Impact and Policy Priorities

23 Jul 2024

As the echoes of the Union Budget 2024 reverberate through the corridors of industry, leaders across various sectors have weighed in on its implications for economic growth and sectoral development. The budget, touted as a pivotal document setting fiscal policies and economic priorities, has drawn both praise and scrutiny from...

Assam Tea Industry Under Threat : How Extreme Weather Is Redefining Tea Prices?

09 Jul 2024

Assam's tea industry is reeling from extreme weather, with May's heatwaves and July's floods causing a major production slump. This erratic climate has led to a nearly 20% price increase in just one year. Assam, which contributes over half of India’s tea output and 13% of global production, is at...

North Bengal’s Tea Industry in Crisis; Here’s why

02 May 2024

As several parts of India grapple with heat waves, a serious crisis is plaguing North Bengal's tea industry. Many districts of North Bengal have been experiencing high temperatures and scanty rainfall in recent months. As a result, tea bushes are turning red and there is no growth in leaves. Thus,...