North Bengal tea gardens settle for 19 per cent bonus payment for FY’23: Official

Synopsis Tea gardens in the Dooars and Terai regions of north Bengal have agreed to pay a bonus of 19% for the 2022-23 fiscal year, compared to 20% in the previous year. However, the issue of bonus payment for Darjeeling tea gardens is still unresolved, with unions demanding 20% and managements offering 8.33%. There are […]

Tea producers call for all stakeholders to ensure industry’s resilience and growth

Synopsis TAI representing tea producers in Assam & West Bengal, is concerned by the pressing challenges faced in the current season by the tea industry in these regions. The Tea Association of India (TAI), representing tea producers in Assam & West Bengal felt that adverse climate conditions, subdued international and domestic markets, and their profound impact on the industry […]