Assam HS Result 2025 Out: Pass Percentage, Toppers, Direct Link and Key Highlights

The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) has declared the Assam Class 12 (HS) Board Exam Result 2025 today on its official website ahsec.assam.gov.in. Students across the state can now check their scores for the Arts, Science, and Commerce streams using their roll numbers.

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The Print

4 days ago

• The Print

Iran-Israel conflict: Tea exporters anxious, orthodox prices start falling

Indian Tea Association Chairman Hemant Bangur said exporters remain cautious in terms of buying orthodox tea as they are not sure about shipments to Iran and might be worried about payments from importers of that country. They are also apprehensive that exporters may face hurdles in terms of rising freight charges and insurance costs for their shipment to Iran which is in the midst of a military conflict with Israel. Kolkata, Jun 18 (PTI) The ongoing conflict in West Asia has left tea exporters worried, as uncertainty prevailed over shipment prospects to Iran and an early sign of 'falling' prices of the orthodox tea variety, which that country usually imports from India, was noticed, according to stakeholders. 'Exporters have exercised a cautious stance to source orthodox tea through the auction route as they are facing uncertainty over shipment volume to Iran and are concerned about payment. This has pulled both the sale percentage and prices of orthodox teas downward,' Bangur told PTI. The orthodox tea is considered a premium variety and money spinner as it helps planters and traders realise better prices. 'Iran is roughly a 35 million kg market for India and is an important trading partner for us. The conflict between Iran and Israel is a matter of worry. Currently, we are waiting and watching. Exporters are in touch with Iranian importers,' Indian Tea Exporters' Association chairman Anshuman Kanoria told PTI. Due to the uncertainty looming large, exporters remain 'conservative in buying tea for Iran', and this has impacted the sale percentage and prices of the orthodox variety of tea, he said. 'In the last few days, the orthodox tea market in terms of sales and prices has been down by roughly 5-10 per cent, and this is mainly because of the uncertainty arising out of the geo-political tension between Iran and Israel. Prior to the conflict, orthodox market sentiment was optimistic. However, we are hopeful for an early solution to the conflict,' Kanoria said. Echoing him, one of the top exporters, Asian Tea Company's Director Mohit Agarwal said that the sale of the Assam orthodox has stopped since the conflict unfolded and the exporters are anxious. 'Iran is mostly an Assam orthodox market and since the conflict started, the auction sale quantity has dropped and prices of such variety in the auction are down by 5 to 10 per cent. However, it is too early to assess the situation. It is more of a wait-and-watch situation now. If the conflict prolongs, it will cast a shadow on the prospect of tea exports, but we are hoping for a quick resolution,' Agarwal told PTI. The situation could worsen if the tension escalates and the conflict spreads to other countries in the West Asia region, the exporters said. 'If this geo-political conflict persists, it is likely to disrupt the supply chain and adversely impact the overall tea shipment. This may impact the prices of the orthodox variety in the near future. During the April-May period this year, the cumulative orthodox price was Rs 20 a kg higher, while the prices of the CTC variety were flat,' rating agency ICRA Vice President and Sector Head Sumit Jhunjhunwala told PTI. The overall West Asia market, including Iran, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE, consumes around 90 million kg of Indian tea, Jhunjhunwala said. South India Tea Exporters Association Chairman Dipak Shah said exporters are keeping their fingers crossed as freight costs and insurance expenses for shipment are likely to increase if the Iran-Israel conflict lasts for a long time. 'Iran predominantly buys orthodox tea from north India, but a certain quantity moves out to Iran from south India. There is apprehension among exporters about how the situation will pan out in the next few days. Obviously, nobody wants to venture into a country engaged in a military conflict,' Shah told PTI. Tea exports from India increased by 9.92 per cent to 254.67 million kg, from January to December 2024, as against 231.69 million kg in the previous calendar year. According to Tea Board provisional data for the period between January and March 2025, the exports during the three months stood marginally higher at 69.22 million kg as compared to 67.53 million kg in the corresponding period of the previous year. PTI BDC NN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.

Time of India

27-05-2025

• Time of India

Weighing machine makers from Gujarat and Assam wrestle for ‘Sumo' brand

AHMEDABAD: A city-based firm making electronic weighing scales is engaged in a legal dispute with a manufacturer from Assam regarding its rights to use the brand name 'Sumo' for its products. A local court here has temporarily restrained the Assam-based manufacturer from selling his weighing scales under the 'Sumo' brand. According to case details, Sumo Digital Incorporation filed a commercial suit in a city civil court in 2023 against Utolish Ali Amir from Assam, alleging infringement on its trademark rights. The Ahmedabad firm claimed that it was manufacturing and selling electronic weighing scales and weighbridges since 2002 under the brand name 'Sumo Digital', and it applied for trademark registration in 2003. Its trademark got registered only in Oct 2022. However, in 2021, the city firm obtained the copyright for its label in the same name. It alleged that Amir was using a deceptively similar trademark since 2022 for the same products, and it was affecting its business, as it has operations in Assam and Chhattisgarh as well. Amir was selling his electronic weighing scales under the name 'Sumo Pro Max', which created confusion among the consumers, it further stated. The firm urged the court to stop Amir from selling his products under the 'Sumo' brand. In Nov 2023, the commercial court passed an ex-parte order temporarily restraining Amir from using the word 'Sumo' for his products. Amir later objected to the filing of the suit in Ahmedabad's court, questioning the court's jurisdiction, but his application was turned down. Then, Amir filed another application and urged the court to vacate the interim injunction. Opposing the stay order, Amir's counsel argued that the word 'Sumo' was descriptive and it expresses the power of Japanese wrestlers. There are various registrations under the name 'Sumo' before the plaintiff got its trademark registered. After hearing the arguments, commercial court Judge P K Khubchandani last week rejected Amir's application and confirmed the stay till the pendency of the suit. The court stated, "Under the circumstances, plaintiff being the registered proprietor of the mark is entitled to all the protection available to a registered proprietor of the mark under the provisions of the Trademark Act."

Business Standard

22-05-2025

• Business Standard

'Indian chai' served at UN event hosted by India for International Tea Day

The aromas and flavors of popular Indian teas permeated the halls of the United Nations headquarters as India hosted a special event to commemorate International Tea Day to highlight the beverage's contribution in empowering communities and fostering inclusive economic growth. The Permanent Mission of India to the UN hosted the high-level event Wednesday on the theme Tea for Livelihoods, Tea for SDGs' to mark the International Tea Day, a celebration of the world's most consumed drink, after water. The event concluded with a special curated tea tasting experience where guests enjoyed a variety of Indian teas, including the famous Darjeeling tea, Masala chai, Assam and Nilgiri teas. India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, Director of the FAO UN Liaison Office in New York Angelica Jacome, and representatives of Kenya, Sri Lanka and China, the other major tea producing countries, spoke on the occasion and highlighted the challenges faced by the tea growers, especially the small tea farmers. The story of tea in India is not merely one of trade and taste but also one of transformation. What began in the early 19th century from the misty hills of Assam to the slopes of Darjeeling and Nilgiris, India's tea industry has grown to become a cornerstone of rural employment, women's empowerment and export-led development, Harish said at the houseful event attended by UN envoys, senior UN personnel and community members. The UN General Assembly had in 2019 proclaimed May 21 as International Tea Day following a proposal moved by India at the Food and Agriculture Organisation's (FAO) Intergovernmental Group (IGG) on Tea in October 2015. The UNGA resolution recognised the long history and the cultural and economic significance of tea around the world, as well as the significant role it plays in rural development, poverty reduction and food security in developing countries. India is one of the largest producers and consumers of tea globally and the sector directly employs over 1.5 million workers, the majority of whom are women. It supports over 10 million livelihoods, including small landholder farmers and those engaged in allied industries. For many of these communities, tea is not merely a crop. It's a way of life, a source of dignity, opportunity and hope, Harish said. He also pointed out the complex challenges faced by the tea industry. Climate change is disrupting growing conditions and then, there are rising input costs, Harish said, adding that market volatility and structural inequities threaten the economic viability of small producers who are responsible for over 60 per cent of global tea production. There's also an urgent need to improve working conditions and secure equitable returns, both for labourers and growers. Addressing these challenges requires not only policy action, but innovation and ability to think out of the box, he said. Harish told the audience that the 1911-founded Tocklai Tea Research Institute in India has introduced the Tocklai good agricultural practices, good manufacturing practices standard in 2022, the first ever sustainability certification crafted and adopted in India to usher in a climate resilient tea industry. It integrates good economic, agricultural practices and manufacturing practices and aligns the process with UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) for transformational change in the Indian tea industry, he said. Harish added that in India, technology from AI-driven climate forecasting to drone-based crop management to blockchain -- is also being harnessed increasingly to modernise the tea sector and the entire value chain. FAO's Jacome noted that despite tea's vital role in socioeconomic development, there are pressing challenges that must be addressed. These include climate change, limited market access and poor access to credit and technology, she said. Smallholder farmers are the backbone of the industry, and they're particularly vulnerable. Urgent actions are needed to strengthen their business models while also taking into account environmental and social factors, she said. Vietnam's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Hoang Giang Dang said that in order to truly harness tea's potential for sustainable development, we must invest in smallholder resilience, promote inclusive business models, create favorable conditions for labour and ensure environmental sustainability across value chains. Vithanage Chatura Jeevake Perera, Charge d'Affaires of Sri Lanka, said it is imperative to acknowledge women's contribution in Sri Lanka's tea industry as it could be identified as one of Sri Lanka's prominent production segments, with a higher percentage of women being employed. It is estimated that in the four major tea producing countries - India, China, Kenya and Sri Lanka - around 9 million tea farmers are smallholders. Kenya's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Erastus Ekitela Lokaale said as climate change increasingly disrupts traditional agricultural systems, the resilience of Kenya's tea sector is also being tested. In response, the Kenyan tea sector is progressively integrating climate-smart farming, enhanced agroforestry and community-based land use models. These innovations are vital to ensuring sustainability whilst safeguarding our natural resources. He added that at the global level, Kenya welcomes ongoing efforts to promote fair trade, equitable pricing and mutual learning among tea producing countries, and this is clearly happening here today, referring to the event hosted by India. Counsellor in the Permanent Mission of China to the UN Liu Liquin said tea can be a bond between different cultures and civilisations. We believe that tea and, together with it, the cultural exchanges, could be very good catalyst for people to people exchanges and the peaceful coexistence among different states. He said China is dedicated to working with other fellow member states to make full use of the tea industry and relevant opportunities to boost this kind of mutual understanding, to strengthen international partnership and accelerate implementation of SDGs. Later in the day, China also hosted an event at the UN HQ to commemorate the day.