India Tea Exports Hit Record Performance

The Department of Commerce highlighted historic export performance in India's tea sector.

The Department of Commerce highlighted 12 years of transformative growth and noted historic export performance in the tea sector. Tea is one of India's traditional export commodities and is important for employment in states such as Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Export performance in plantation crops is relevant for agriculture, trade and external sector questions. The update also reflects India's broader export-led growth strategy.