India's tea production has seen a steady surge over the past one-and-a-half decades, but auction prices have not kept pace, tea industry stakeholders said on Saturday. “Over the last 15 years, India’s tea production has increased by 35 per cent, from 966 million kilos in 2010 to 1,304 million kilos in 2024. In north Bengal, the small tea sector contributed 55 per cent to the total tea production in 2024. “In 2025, the tea production is likely to be around 1,350 million kilos, marginally higher than 2024 (when it was 1,309 million kilos). Of India’s total tea production, around 90 per cent comprises CTC tea, he said, urging for diversification.

Source: The Telegraph January 04, 2026 02:15 UTC