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Assam's Revised Tea Incentive Scheme Boosts GTAC-Linked CTC Exports
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News18•20-09-2026, 09:30
Assam's Revised Tea Incentive Scheme Boosts GTAC-Linked CTC Exports
- •The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) welcomes Assam's revised ATISIS 2020, expecting it to strengthen the state's tea industry and GTAC's market role.
- •The scheme introduces a Rs 3 per kg incentive for exported Single Origin Assam Quality CTC Tea, offsetting high transportation and handling costs.
- •CTC tea sold through GTAC is now recognized as “Quality CTC Tea” for export incentives, enhancing its position in international markets.
- •Production subsidy for Orthodox and Speciality Tea increases from Rs 10 to Rs 15 per kg, with a maximum annual claim of Rs 1 crore per unit; Matcha Tea is also included.
- •The revised scheme extends until March 31, 2031, and enhances working capital interest subvention from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 20 lakh.
Key Questions Answered
The revised Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme (ATISIS), 2020 introduces a Rs 3 per kg incentive for exported Single Origin Assam Quality CTC Tea to help offset higher logistics and handling costs.
The revised scheme increases the production subsidy for Orthodox and Speciality Tea from Rs 10 per kg to Rs 15 per kg, while also raising the maximum annual claim to Rs 1 crore per unit or garden.
The revised Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme has been extended until March 31, 2031.
