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Sandalwood: An expensive fragrance

India was the worlds leading producer of sandalwood until the last century, but it was displaced by Australia. What led to this fall, and what does the recent Union Budgets offering to collaborate with States to revive the sandalwood industry in India mean for farmers? Chetan B.C. explores.

20 Feb 2026 7:58 am