High grown, hard won: Inside India's caffeinated comeback

Driven by robusta's rising demand and favorable prices, India's coffee exports surged to a record $1.2 billion in FY2024-25. Kodagu, transitioning from arabica to robusta, played a pivotal role, while weather issues impacted major producers like Brazil and Vietnam. Despite recent price dips and labor challenges, India's unique cultivation methods and sustainability efforts position it favorably in the global market.