Guwahati, July 11 -- The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has recorded a significant improvement in performance during the April-June quarter of 2025, with total tea sales reaching 32.21 million kg, up from 25.37 million kg in the same period last year -- reflecting a 27 percent year-on-year increase.

Dinesh Bihani, Secretary of Guwahati Tea Auction Buyers Association, told ANI that CTC teas remained the leading segment, with sales rising from 16.17 million kg in 2024 to 20.46 million kg in 2025.

"However, average prices in this category witnessed a decline of Rs 14.68 compared to the same quarter last year. Dust teas recorded sales of 9.82 million kg, up from 8.25 million kg last year, with the average price improving to Rs. 240.20, ...