Tea makers in the Nilgiris region of South India are seeking to adopt a broker billing model, similar to the one being followed in North India.
The decision to adopt the broker billing system aims to enhance market accessibility and attract a wide range of buyers.
Currently, leading blenders in the region are not willing to operate in tea auctions directly, and the seller billing system requires them to pay GST for all purchases from different factories.
The association has requested the Tea Board to enable the selection of the broker billing model through their portal without any further delay.