“The Strait of Hormuz has always been a critical passage for Indian exports, particularly for tea, to countries located within the Persian Gulf. ADVERTISEMENTShe said India's tea exports to the region had recorded a substantive jump in recent years. Sources in the industry said there was growth in the tea exports to countries like Iraq, Iran and the UAE. The Assam government has recently increased the subsidy on orthodox tea from ₹10 to ₹15 per kilo to boost exports and encourage planters to produce orthodox tea, instead of the CTC tea. “The decision was considered to be a major catalyst for growth in the export of orthodox tea from Assam.

Source: The Telegraph March 06, 2026 01:59 UTC