Economy
Tea output slips and exports drop in January-July 2026
The Hindu1d
THE BRIEF
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India's tea production declined 1.7% year-on-year to 658.3 million kg during January-July 2026, according to data from the United Planters' Association of Southern India.
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Output dropped 4.4% in South India and 0.9% in North India due to climatic conditions linked to changing weather patterns, while country exports shrank 16.11% to 128.56 million kg.
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The Tea Board of India's newly launched Tea Mark certification programme gained initial traction with 25 producers and mini factories receiving certification.