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Podcast: businessline's State of the Economy Podcast
Episode: What strategies can sustain growth in India’s plantation sector?
Description: In this episode of businessline’s State of the Economy podcast, Vishwanath Kulkarni sits down with K. Mathew Abraham, President of the United Planters Association of Southern India, and Managing Director & CEO of Kanan Devan Hills Plantations Company (P) Ltd . Together, they explore the current state of India’s plantation sector in 2024, discussing its challenges, opportunities, and what the future holds for this vital industry. The year 2024 proved to be a mixed bag for the plantation sector. While commodities like tea, coffee, cardamom, and rubber saw bullish price trends, several external factors created hurdles. Erratic climate patterns, geopo...