Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced the successful dispatch of the first export shipment of flavoured iced tea premix from Bhopal to Switzerland. This milestone signifies the growing global recognition of India’s MSMEs for their quality and taste standards. The initiative, supported by @APEDADOC, is expected to drive innovation, value addition, and export-led growth in Madhya Pradesh’s food processing sector.
India’s tea exports have surged by 93% in the last decade, climbing from Rs 4,509 crore in FY2013-14 to Rs 8,719 crore in FY2025-26, as per Minister Goyal. On International Tea Day, Goyal emphasized the emotional significance of tea in Indian culture, describing it as an integral part of daily life, conversations, and traditions across the nation. He highlighted the diverse regional flavors and characteristics that different parts of India contribute to a cup of tea, from Darjeeling to Assam and the Nilgiris.
Goyal noted that Indian tea has made significant inroads into global markets, attributing this success to enhanced quality standards and continuous efforts by the Tea Board Of India to showcase the country’s rich tea heritage worldwide.
