| From Business-standard.com: The face of tea auction in India, which accounts for 53 per cent of total sales, is set to change. The electronic auction of tea would be the first in the world and there is apprehension from stakeholders as it calls for a complete overhaul of a system, which dates back to 1861.
The pilot in Kolkata is slated for introduction over the next few weeks though there is leeway up to the first week of April, which is when the new season teas would come up for sale. In South India it would be launched within a month..... Full Article: Source
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