West Asian crisis dampens orthodox tea demand at Kochi auctions
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Summary
Unrest in many West Asian nations and shipping restrictions resulted in lower participation from shippers
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Jal Jeevan Mission: Rs 60,000 crore/year
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right