19/04/2026
At the iconic Darjeeling Gymkhana Club, we recently hosted an immersive, day-long CXO Session as part of Masters’ Union's Darjeeling Immersion, bringing together some of the most respected voices from the Darjeeling tea industry and a curious cohort of learners.
The day commenced with an introduction by Team Darjeeling Walks, setting the tone for a thoughtfully designed journey into the cultural and economic significance of Darjeeling tea. This was followed by a felicitation ceremony honouring the empanelled experts by Masters’ Union and Darjeeling Walks.
The programme then moved into an engaging session by Mr. Rupesh Pradhan, Managing Director of Mayukh Tea, who shared insights on building competitive advantage in global markets. Participants also took part in an exclusive Tea Appreciation and Marketplace interaction, where six student teams engaged in a closed-door dialogue with renowned tea planters and garden managers from the region.
The final session brought together reflections from Mr. Rupesh Pradhan and Kevin, a Taiwanese tea master and buyer, offering cross-cultural perspectives on Darjeeling tea in international markets. Moderated by Mr. Anirban Dutta and Team Darjeeling Walks, the session encouraged critical reflection on the day’s learnings.
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