Tea bodies urge PM Modi to allow producers freedom to choose mode of sale
The Hindu·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Four Assam and West Bengal tea organisations urged PM Modi to allow producers freedom in choosing sales modes, opposing mandatory public auction centre sales. They argue auction costs exceed profit margins, threatening industry viability following February 2024 and October 2025 government orders.
Key Entities
AssamWest BengalPM ModiTea producersPublic auction centresGovernment orders (Feb 2024, Oct 2025)