Since tea is harvested continuously as young shoots, even small changes in climate directly affects shoot growth, internodal length, harvesting time, yield, and long-term bush health besides quality, he said

As many as 576 individuals reported a gross total income of Rs 100 crore or more in their income tax returns for AY 2025-26, the Centre informed Parliament. The figure marks a fourfold increase from AY 2021-22, while the government also highlighted a decline in the unemployment rate