India's tea output rises 12% in June
India's Tea Board has reported a healthy increase in tea production in June, with output increasing 12 percent buoyed by monsoon weather, while exports showed a marginal rise on better availability. According to data, production increased to 118.1 million kilograms from 105.4 million kilograms during the same period a year ago, while exports rose to 14.95 million kg from 14.80 million kg. However, annual output and exports continue to remain lower than a year ago due recent droughts and civil unrest.