Guwahati, April 20 -- The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has delivered a record-breaking sales in the just-concluded financial year 2024-25.

Dinesh Bihani, Secretary of the Guwahati Tea Auction Buyers Association said that the centres recorded the sale of 169.13 million kilograms of tea in 2024-25 at an average price of Rs 227.70 per kilogram, strengthening its position as a leading hub for quality Assam teas.

"This marks an increase from 166.34 million kilograms sold in the previous financial year at an average price of Rs 183.20 per kilogram -- a notable rise of Rs 44.50 per kilogram," Bihani said in a statement.

The total sales turnover for the fiscal year is estimated to be around Rs 3,851 crore, Dinesh Bihani said.

He further...