Kolkata, July 12 A 15-20 per cent drop in production in the tea gardens of North and South India so far during this year is likely to push up prices.
According to Kosi Baby, Vice-Chairman, Tea Board India, and Vice-President of the National Federation of Small Tea Growers, India, tea prices might inch up by Rs 5-10 a kg.
“Tea production is down by 15-20 per cent across the country. This might push up prices,” Baby said at a press meet to discuss the various issues confronting the small tea growers in the country.