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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Rahul Karmakar

Tea Association of India warns of return to ‘dark phase’ for industry

Guwahati

India’s tea industry is experiencing challenges reminiscent of the “dark phase” of 2002-07, calling for introspection and resilience, an association of tea growers and manufacturers has said.

Stagnant prices, oversupply, widening gap between demand and supply, and a “race to the bottom” for cheaper teas have been identified as major factors.

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