India sees highest-ever tea production in FY16
India recorded its highest-ever tea production of 1,233 million kg in 2015-16 fiscal. Further, the exports during the fiscal crossed the 230 million kg mark for the first time in 35 years after reaching 232.9 million kg (valued at ₹4,493 crore). The surge in exports is attributed to the increased demand from Russia, Iran, Germany, Pakistan, Bangladesh, UAE and Poland.