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Assam tea output rises to 55.41 million kg in April 2026
Tea Board data shows a sharp rise in Assam's April crop, led by small growers.
By Bhaskar Kalita ยท 10 June 2026
Tea production in Assam rose sharply in April 2026. The state produced 55.41 million kg of tea during the month, an increase of 13.92 million kg over the 41.49 million kg produced in April 2025.
Small growers made up the larger share of the crop. They produced 30.12 million kg in April 2026, up from 19.91 million kg a year earlier. Big growers produced 25.29 million kg, compared with 21.58 million kg in April 2025.
The national picture
Across India, tea production in April 2026 stood at 104.28 million kg, according to the Tea Board of India. CTC tea made up 91.57 million kg of this, orthodox tea 11.17 million kg and green tea 1.54 million kg.
For the first four months of 2026, from January to April, total Indian production was 201.89 million kg. Assam's share in that period was 73.80 million kg. The April figures show Assam alone produced more than half of the country's tea during the month, and small growers are playing a growing role in the state's output.
Source: The Sentinel
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