Tea Price Today in India
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Tea is trading at ₹177 per kg in India (as of 13 Jun 2026) — a source-verified wholesale rate. See the live rate, price history and market comparison below.
₹177 /kg
Range ₹103 – ₹280
Updated 13 Jun 2026 · confidence 69
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What the numbers say
Bulk Indian tea is largely price-discovered at weekly auctions where graded lots are sold to the highest bidder, so the wholesale market is genuinely auction-led rather than fixed by a quoted table. Averages differ sharply between South Indian and North-East sales and between CTC and orthodox catalogues, so any single per-kg figure is a broad indicative reference across grades rather than the price of one specific lot.
7-day outlook
Trend estimate only — not financial or trading advice.
What affects the tea price?
CTC vs orthodox manufacture
CTC (crush-tear-curl) tea is made for strong, quick-brewing mass-market chai and trades at the value end; orthodox leaf, with whole and broken leaf grades, brews lighter and brighter and commands a premium, especially export orthodox.
Grade & leaf quality
Bright, well-twisted whole-leaf and tippy grades fetch far more than dust and fannings. Liquor, brightness, briskness and aroma at the tasting table set a lot's auction value.
Weekly auction supply & demand
Most bulk tea clears through weekly auctions, so each sale's offered quantity, the share sold and blender demand move the average up or down week to week.
Export demand, weather & the rupee
Rainfall, drought and flush timing swing the crop, while Gulf and CIS export demand, competing Kenyan and Sri Lankan supply and the rupee's level drive realisations for orthodox grades.
Major producing regions
Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu)
High-grown South Indian tea — large CTC volumes plus speciality and orthodox leaf from the Blue Mountains.
Munnar & the High Range (Kerala)
Western Ghats estate tea grown at altitude, mostly CTC with some orthodox.
Assam (North-East)
India's largest tea region — strong, malty CTC that anchors the domestic blend market.
Darjeeling & Dooars (North-East)
Premium orthodox leaf, including the high-value Darjeeling speciality teas.
Grades & varieties
- Orthodox whole & broken leaf — Hand-rolled-style leaf graded by size and tip — bright, aromatic liquors at the premium end, much of it for export.
- CTC leaf, fannings & dust — Granular tea for strong, fast-brewing chai — the bulk of Indian production and the value end of the auction.
- Speciality & high-grown — Seasonal flushes and estate-specific lots (for example fine Nilgiri and Darjeeling) that command large premiums.
Market factors
Bulk Indian tea is largely price-discovered at weekly auctions where graded lots are sold to the highest bidder, so the wholesale market is genuinely auction-led rather than fixed by a quoted table. Averages differ sharply between South Indian and North-East sales and between CTC and orthodox catalogues, so any single per-kg figure is a broad indicative reference across grades rather than the price of one specific lot.
Export relevance
India is among the world's largest tea producers and a significant exporter, with orthodox grades from both the South and the North-East favoured by buyers in the Gulf, the CIS region and beyond. Export demand and competition from other origins such as Kenya and Sri Lanka feed back into domestic auction realisations, particularly for orthodox and speciality teas.
Seasonal trends
South Indian estates crop through much of the year, with quality flushes tied to the seasons, while North-East gardens are more seasonal, peaking through the mid-year months. Auction averages typically firm during lean cropping and quality-flush periods and soften when peak-season volumes flood the weekly sales.
Tea price — FAQ
Quick answers on how the tea rate is sourced, why it moves, and how it differs from AroWest retail packs.
Still have questions? Talk to usWhat is the price of Tea in India today?
Tea is trading at ₹177 per kg in India as of 13 Jun 2026 — a source-verified wholesale rate aggregated from authorised public sources and normalized to ₹/kg. Indicative, for reference only — not an AroWest retail price.
What is the tea price today in India?
The figure above is an indicative wholesale per-kilogram reference for made tea, compiled from authorised public sources and cross-checked before publishing. Because tea is auction-sold across many grades, real lot prices range widely around it.
Why does tea trade by auction rather than a fixed rate?
Most bulk Indian tea is graded and sold at weekly auctions, where blenders, packeteers and exporters bid lot by lot. The clearing prices set an open, demand-driven market that varies week to week and region to region.
What is the difference between CTC and orthodox tea?
CTC (crush-tear-curl) is granular tea made for strong, quick-brewing chai and sits at the value end. Orthodox tea keeps more whole and broken leaf, brews a brighter, more aromatic liquor and usually commands a premium, especially for export.
Is this AroWest's retail price for tea?
No. This is an indicative wholesale or market reference drawn from authorised public sources, not AroWest's retail price and not a live guaranteed quote. AroWest retail packs are graded and sealed, and are priced separately in the shop.
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