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PRODUCTION
INDUsTRy UPDaTe
India : Good round of rains. Crops steady
China/Vietnam : Last plucking round is near. Crop tapering off.
Kenya : Awaited rains have arrived with improved crops.
Sri Lanka : Marginal wet conditions. Crops steady.
PRODUCTION UPDaTe
- North India crop is lower by 7.07 million (5.14%) in September against last year.
- The All India production for September 2015 is 148.81 million kgs. The All Indian loss for September is 8.52
million kgs (5.42%).
- The anticipated North India production for October 2015 will be around 150.0 million kgs (Tea Board figures
yet to be released) whereby the All India crop during October will be around 175.0 million kgs. anincrease of
around 5.00 million kgs.
PRICe UPDaTe
- North India Auction average price for October 2015 was Rs. 137.56 against Rs. 139.61 last year.
- North Indian to date auction average upto OctoberRs 148.00 against 151.95.
- North India Auction averages are higher by Rs. 2.05 over last year in October.
- The North India CTC market for October 2015 is Rs. 1.76 lower over the same period last year. The orthodox
market is approxRs. 30.47 higher than last year.
BUyING PaTTeRN (Domestic)
- North India
CTC : Regional packetershave been active with some support from the internal trade and exporters. TGBL and
HUL fairly active.
ORTH : Exporters have been the mainstay of the market. Enquiries from Middle East, CIS and EU mainly.
Demand is good from Iran.
- south India
CTC : Irregularly dearer. Regional packeters/Local dealers are operating.
ORTH : Steady market.Exporters active.
WORlD Tea sCeNaRIO
World (excluding China) tea production duringSeptember 2015isapprox 230.90 millionkgs. For the same period
last year it was 235.90 millionkgs. This translates to a decrease of 5.00 millionkgs harvested for the month.
- With the Russian Rubble stable and an appreciated Turkish Lira, good enquiry from Libya, Syria, Iran and
Saudi Arabia, all have helped stimulate demand.
Kenya Prices firm…………………..……..………………….……….CTC
Sri Lanka Prices are dearer ……..….……………………………….....…Orthodox
India irregular following quality..……..………………………..…......CTC
Marginal decrease in prices following quality for….…............................…….Orthodox
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New appointments
Mr. Rajendra Prasad sah, Plant Supervisor, Spice Park, Kaliabor on 15th June 2015
Ms. albina Chettri, Welfare Officer, Rungamuttee TE on 22nd June 2015
Mr. soumen Kundu, Assistant Manager, Diffloo TE on 25th June 2015
Dr. shanti Jivan Chakma, RMO, RHRC on 1st July 2015
Dr. anup P Borah, RMO, RHRC on 1st July 2015
Mr. ManasJyoti Goswami, Warehouse Executive, Spice Park, Kaliabor on 1st July 2015
Ms. Himakshi Das, Food Technologist, Spice Park, Kaliabor on 1st July 2015
Mr. surjya saikia (Site Engineer-Elect), Hattigor TE on 1st July 2015
Mr. achyut K Gogoi (Site Engineer-Elect), Lattakoojan on 1st July 2015
Dr. Nirvan Gogoi, RMO, RHRC on 8th July 2015
Mr. Utpal Chlahkar, Assistant Manager, Kellyden TE on 10th July 2015
Mr. Kulwinder singh, Assistant Manager, Hattigor TE on 13th July 2015
Mr. yuvraj Chettri, Assistant Manager, Kakajan TE on 14th July 2015
Dr. abhaishanker srivastava, Medical Officer, Batabari TE on 1st August 2015
Dr. Nirajnaj Panda, Medical Officer, Rungamuttee TE on 10th August 2015
Mr. Rajib Chakraborty, Finance, APPL Foundation, Guwahati on 1st August 2015
Mr. Kirtiman Talukdar, Finance, Guwahati on 1st August 2015
Mr. Jishnu Chatterjee, Deputy Manager- Finance, Kolkata on 1st August 2015
Mr. anwesh Chakraborty, Project Custodian, Spice Park, Kaliabor on 1st September 2015
Ms. lipika Neog, Welfare Officer, Nahorani TE on 1st September 2015
Mr. Debajit Choudhury, Officer, Kellyden PC on 7th September 2015
Dr. Jayanta Hazarika, Medical Officer, Diffloo TE on 21st September 2015
Mr. Chandra sekhar adhikary, Company Secretary, Kolkata on 1st October 2015
Dr. Tapan Hazarika, Medical Officer, Majuli TE on 15th October 2015
aPPl Foundation
appointment of new Trustees to aPPl Foundation
Major General Manjit Singh Sandhu, VSM (Retd) and MsRadhaChaudhury have been appointed and inducted in to APPL Foundation with effect from 1st November,
2014 and 1st October, 2015, respectively.
eHealthcare Project in collaboration with Hewlett Packard
The first of its kind telemedicine initiative to be implemented in the North East, the e-Healthcare projects links an eHub situated on the premises of RHRC, Chubwa
to 5 estate hospitals spread across Assam and North Bengal. Equipment and resources, amounting to Rs 7 Crores has been donated by HP to the Foundation. The
intention behind this collaborative venture with HP has been that APPL Foundation is firm in its resolve to deliver quality medical care to the remotest interiors of
the North East and through this project, based on the hub and spoke model, will be striving towards that goal.
eKits:
• Availablein10Estates
• Populationregistrationinprogressinallestates
• Peopleareregisteredwithnames&Biometricmethod
• BP,ECG,Spirometry,etc.aredonethrougheKit
eHub:
• EstatesareconnectedwithRHRCforSpecialist/CMOconsultations(DamDim,Kellyden,Hathikuli,Namroop&Powai)
• eHubisequippedwithReceptionarea,CommandRoom,3nos.Studios,R&DRoom&aneHC.
• eHubcanmonitoractivitiesinestatesthroughHPsite
• Greatestadvantage:
• opiniontakingfromMedicalSpecialists/CMOduringemergency
• MinimizeoutsidereferralsofpatientsfromEstates
• Minimizepatientdiscomforts
• Freeservicetononworkinggroupofpeople
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Clean energy and Water Project in collaboration with ICCo
MoU signed between ICCo, Amalgamated Plantations Pvt Ltd and APPL Foundation to launch the Clean Energy and Water Project at select gardens in Assam.
Technical assistance will be provided by Assam Energy Development Agency (AEDA), who will be the technical partners for the project. Spanning over 2 years,
this project is geared to provide smokeless chulhas, water filters and introducing the concept of kitchen gardens in the workers’ households on the estates. There
will also be a much needed training component which will make the beneficiaries aware of the advantages and health benefits of the above-mentioned items.
aPPl in Photos & News
shirish Festival : TheShirishFestivalwillbeheldon30th&31stJanuary2016atPowaiTeaEstateinUpperAssam.
aCCOlaDes : Mr Deepak Atal the Ex –MD of APPL was elected as President of The Planters society of Eastern India at Kolkata .
NaHORaNI Tea esTaTe :
Chairman – Mr Ranjit Barthakur Inaugurating the New factory Canteen at Nahorani along with Mr Sanjay Singh and MrMitrahanu Das .
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Tata Volunteer week work done by Nahoranistaff atRangapara College –sonitpur District
FIsH FaRMeRs Day aT NaHORaNI Tea esTaTe IN JUly 2015
TRa seMINaR aT CHUBWa a seMINaR Was CONDUCTeD aT CHUBWa ON sPRayING OPeRaTIONs By DR BaRUaH OF TRa –DIKOM
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WORlDeNVIRONMeNT Day MessaGe By MR aJOy MIsHRa – CeO TaTa GlOBal BeVeRaGes
Dear Colleagues,
My sincere greetings to you on the occasion of World Environment Day and Tata Sustainability Month.
On 2nd of June 2015, the Group Chairman Mr. CyrusMistry unveiled the Tata Group Sustainability Policy. This policy is based on the philosophy that the Tata group
is committed to integrate environmental, social and ethical principles into its business which is central to improving the quality of life of the communities we serve
globally, and enhancing long-term stakeholder value. He has conveyed that all Tata companies shall integrate sustainability considerations into business decisions
and key processes, follow the highest standards of governance and transparency, embody principles of product stewardship, provide employees and business
associates with good working conditions, and strive to be neighbours of choice in the communities in which we operate.
In line with the philosophy and principles of the Tata Group Sustainability Policy, I have the pleasure of communicating to you our Natural Beverages Policy. The
BORHaT esTaTe PHOTOs OF WORlD eNVIRONMeNT Day PROGRaMMe aT BORHaT Tea esTaTe
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Natural Beverages Policy of Tata Global Beverages is the apex policy that incorporates all relevant elements of Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility,
Affirmative Action, Community Initiatives and volunteering. It is aligned with the Tata Group Sustainability Policy, and is applicable to all units of Tata Global
Beverages, including associate companies and joint ventures. Through this policy, we pledge to aspire for global sustainability leadership in the natural beverages
sector. The policy states that, “Tata Global Beverages is committed to be the most admired natural beverage company in the world by making a big and lasting
difference through Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. We shall achieve this by being the consumer’s first choice in sustainable beverage production
and consumption.” We respect our consumer’s right to choose sustainable products, and make it an important goal of our sustainability policy and strategy. We will
continue to focus on the 5 sustainability pillars of - Climate Change, Water Management, Sustainable Sourcing, Waste Management and Community Development.
Towards community development, we shall strive to make a difference in the areas of education and skills, healthcare and women empowerment. I encourage you
to actively participate in all TATA Group activities and programs for volunteering and affirmative action.
To achieve these goals, we have constituted a Governance structure led by Mr. K.S.Srinivasan, Global Chief Human Resources Officer and supported by Dr.
AnuragPriyadarshi, Global Sustainability Manager. To further strengthen sustainability governance within TGB, I will call upon the global leaders of Finance,
Operations,Buying&Blending,R&DandtheRegionalPresidentstoactivelychampionandsupportthesustainabilitystrategyofthecompany.TheCEOsofour
associate companies and joint ventures will play a key role in disseminating our sustainability vision. This team will work together to establish sustainability goals,
targets and plans to achieve the same. They will also bring out the first Sustainability Report for Tata Global Beverages this year.
We have developed a comprehensive sustainability strategy; you would have seen communication on this through an information booklet and the Source. Updates
on this will continue to be communicated on a regular basis. We have established some sustainability goals, and others will be established during the coming year.
We intend to use 100% sustainably sourced tea for all our brands by 2020. We shall achieve this through Rainforest Alliance certification of Tetley and trustea
certificationofTataTea.Wearecommittedtoestablishtargetsreducingourcarbonintensityandzerowastetolandfillinallourbeverageunits.Wewillalso
establish targets and road map to achieve water positive and carbon neutral status in the long term. We will establish a visionary, high-impact Affirmative Action
plan to benefit the disadvantaged communities in India. I will also call upon our Sales team to ensure 100% compliance of our distribution network with social,
safety, human rights and environment norms. And while we continue to have a high level of gender diversity, I request you to build it into each level, function
andgeographyoftheorganization.
As part of the Tata Sustainability Month, you are invited to participate in the SMART21 challenge. By performing simple daily actions for 21 days, I believe that we
couldformhabitsthatcouldleadtosustainabilityinpersonal&professionallives.Ihavetakenthechallengetoperformadetailedreviewofthesustainabilityand
CSR performance of all TGB projects, programs, initiatives, functions (e.g. sustainable sourcing, operations, sustainable packaging, welfare centers, hospitals etc.),
associatecompanies&JVseverydayfor21days.IencourageeachoneofyoutoparticipateintheSMART21challengeandmakeadifference.
Chubwa Tea estate
Keith Spicer – the UK arm of Harris Freeman, is one of the major packers and suppliers of tea in UK. In February 2012, Keith Spicer launched ‘Tea India’ brand in
UK which includes a range of premium black tea and flavour tea.
As a part of their marketing program for ‘Tea India (2015)’ they decided to distribute friendship bracelets to their customers, designed by female workers in Assam,
reflecting the traditional Assamese designs. For the same, bracelet making competition was held across 5 tea estates of Amalgamated Plantations – Chubwa,
Namroop, Achabam, Borhat and Damdim. A total of 18 workers participated in developing the bracelet designs, under the mentorship of wives of senior managers.
All the designs were praised by Keith Spicer. The bracelets designed by Ms. RinaMondal, under the mentorship of MrsTribeni (Anku) Barua, from Chubwa Tea Estate
were chosen as the winner. Keith Spicer placed an order of 100 pcs of the winner bracelet.
Ms Rina Mondal with the scooter given to her by Mr Ranjit Dasgupta and Mr Jagjeet Kandal – MD
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The winning teams and the mentors
Mrs anku Baruah who was the mentor of Ms Rina Mondal
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DaMDIM Tea esTaTe WORlD eNVIRONMeNT Day aT DaMDIM esTaTe aND THe PPC UNIT.
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The 2 aPPl Football teams which took part in the MRIl inter –Company Football Tournament
FOOTBall NeWs
The Powai Tea estate team which took part in the yaari Cup at Diburgarh Town which was sponsored by McDowells
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The Chairman planting a Tree sapling in the Hospital of Hatigor Tea estate
The adolescent Girls club members playing Kabaddiand other sports at Powai , this helps them to Build Confidence and encourages them to participate in
sports and Other Cultural activities
Hatigor Tea estate
adolescents Girls club : an aBITa – UNICeF initiative
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a cleanliness drive being undertaken at lamabari by the estate management Team.
laMaBaRI Tea esTaTe
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World environment Day being inaugurated by MrarvindKapoor at lattakoojan Tea estate
laTTKOOJaN Tea esTaTe
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Tea Board scholarship Given to a student by Mr Jayanta sharmah
World environment day at Namroop being Inaugrated by Mr Gautam Barooah
NaHORKUTIa Tea esTaTe
NaMROOP Tea esTaTe
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The pledge wall at Namroop Tea estate for world environment Day being signed by Mr Gautam Barooah
Nonoi Tea estate gave prizes and Commendation letters to estate workers Children who scored good marks in the Board exam
NONOI Tea esTaTe
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Mr Manoj Gogoi distributing Tree saplings on world environment day at Nonoi
MrRajshekar Dutta Inaugurated a Blood Donation camp at NoweraNuddy
NOWeRa NUDDy Tea esTaTe
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Tree saplings being planted in Hospital on World environment day at Powai Tea estate
students were Given Prizes for obtaining good marks in the recent Board exam
POWaI Tea esTaTe
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Dr. (Mrs) Jolly Rabha a Pediatrician From assam Medical College-Dibrugarh visited the estate and held a special Pediatric Health Camp and gave suggestions to Improve the health of the Children on the tea estate.
an aBITa –UNICeF team visited the estate along with state Government Officials to interact with members of the adolescent Girls Club and to document the change it
has brought in the life of the adolescent Girls and how to Further improve their life .
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Induction Programme for New permanent Workers at Powai Tea estate who observed manufacture in the factory and were Introduced to all the management staff on the
estate ,They were later on given a Cup of tea in the factory canteen
The Management staff and staff went toPowai –agbandha school for its Beautification as part of Tata Volunteer Week . we also had a medical camp for the
school students
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MrRanjan Ghosh handing over Charge of Namroop Tea estate to Mr Bhupinder singh in the 1970’s . Mr Ranjan Ghosh was later on promoted and went to Kolkata
and was Va of Tata –Finlay ltd
NOsTalGIa seCTION FROM THe aPPl aRCHIVes
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Managementand Personal Growth section
How to make use of your anxiety for Positive Results(From HBR Magazine )
Research participants who were asked to give an Impromptu three -Minute talk scored higher on persuasiveness and confidence if they first said to themselves “ I
am excited” in comparison with those who said “I am anxious” or explicitly tried to Calm Down , says Alison Wood Brooks of Harvard Business School . Similarly
Karaoke singers who first said “ I am Excited” scored an average of 81 % on Pitch , Volume and Rhythm , Compared to those who said “I am Anxious” (69
% ) or I amCalm (53% ) . People who are in a high arousal state tend to believe that calming down will help them Perform , But it can be better to channel the
arousal in a positive direction by being energetic and Passionate Brooks Says .
The Power Of accountability
There is a Chapter in James Rays Book “The Science of Success” called the power of accountability in that chapter , James talks about how important it is to take
absolute responsibility that is Going On . We should let go of excuses and good stories for not succeeding adopt the 3 R’s of accountability:Recognition,Responsibility,
andRealizing.IfeverysinglepersonwemetweretotakeresponsibilityandaccountabilityfortheirLives,Theworldwouldchangefromanindividualleveltoa
global level .
Recognize,firstofallthateverysinglethingwehaveinourlife,wehavecreatedandattracted.weareConstantlyprojectingoutwardandattractingInwardwho
are into our Life . When we have less than pleasing Result s in our Life , it Doesn’t do any Good to get Mad or Upset , Because we Live In a Perfect Universe and
This Universe is Consistently Mirroring Back to us where we have opportunities to learn and Grow .
IfwetakeThoseMirrorImagesofOurselvesandUsethemasToolsandrecognizethatwehavecreatedThemandtakenResponsibilityforThem,thenwehave
therealizationthatwecancreatesomethingDifferent.ThatwhereourlivestrulyBegintoTransformandToChange.
NumberTwo,YoutakeResponsibilityforWhatGotCreated,andNumberThree,RealizethatyoucanCreateSomethingCompletelyDifferent.
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