Guwahati, July 3: Long before high-level diplomatic visits and strategic partnerships dominated India-Japan relations, a quieter collaboration was taking root in Assam's tea gardens....
In what the tea industry is describing as an “important benchmark moment” for Assam tea, a premium lot of Assam CTC tea fetched ₹800 per kilogram at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) during Auction Sale No. 22 held on May 27.
The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has achieved its highest-ever performance in the financial year 2024–25, setting new benchmarks in both volume and value. This reaffirms GTAC’s position as a dominant player in India’s tea trade, particularly for premium Assam teas.