Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Tea Forum Aims to Revitalize Industry
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in North Bengal is hosting a two-day Tea Forum in Siliguri.
The event aims to bring together people from the tea industry to discuss how to make the industry stronger and more sustainable.
They want to attract younger people to drink tea and talk about important issues like making tea, setting prices, and selling more tea to other countries.
The forum will also discuss new rules that require tea from Nepal to be tested before it can be sold in India.
West Bengal is a big producer of tea, making about 30% of all the tea in India.
The forum is a chance for everyone involved in the tea industry to share their ideas and work together to make the industry better.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) North Bengal chapter is organizing the ninth Tea Forum in Siliguri on January 17-18.
The forum aims to revitalize the tea industry in North Bengal and attract younger consumers.
Key stakeholders, including small tea growers, buyers, and industry representatives, will discuss strategies for long-term viability and sustainability.
The event will focus on production parity, pricing, boosting exports, and addressing challenges faced by the industry.
A recent government directive mandates testing for tea imported from Nepal to ensure quality standards and protect domestic producers.
- Who
- Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) North Bengal chapter, tea industry stakeholders, small tea growers, buyers, industry representatives
- What
- Ninth edition of the Tea Forum to revitalize the tea industry in North Bengal
- When
- January 17-18
- Where
- Siliguri, West Bengal, India
- Why
- To create a roadmap for revitalizing the tea industry, attract younger consumers, and address challenges like production parity, pricing, and boosting exports
- Organizer
- Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) North Bengal chapter
- Event Dates
- January 17-18
- Location
- Siliguri, West Bengal
- West Bengal Tea Production (2024)
- 374.40 million kilos (30% of India's total)
- West Bengal Tea Production (2025, up to November)
- 382.20 million kilos
- Small Tea Sector Contribution
- 55% of West Bengal's total production
- Recent Government Directive
- Mandatory testing for tea imported from Nepal
