Centre allows Andhra Pradesh growers to sell excess tobacco via authorised auctions

Registered and unregistered growers in Andhra Pradesh can sell excess flue-cured Virginia tobacco through Tobacco Board-authorised auction platforms during the 2025-26 crop season.

— Source publishedFri, 25 Sept, 2026, 10:54 IST·First seen Fri, 25 Sept, 2026, 11:02 IST·Source BL · Consumer & Economy

What happened

The Centre has allowed registered and unregistered growers in Andhra Pradesh to sell excess flue-cured Virginia tobacco through Tobacco Board-authorised auction

Key facts

  • 2025-26 crop season
  • September 24

What changed

The Centre has allowed registered and unregistered growers in Andhra Pradesh to sell excess flue-cured Virginia tobacco through Tobacco Board-authorised auction platforms during the 2025-26 crop season.

Why this matters

Tobacco buyers and retail operators gain a more transparent, authorised channel for Andhra Pradesh surplus FCV tobacco, improving supply visibility during the 2025-26 season.

What to watch

  • Weekly auction arrival volumes versus Tobacco Board crop authorisation levels.
  • Average auction prices by FCV tobacco grade and the gap versus prior-season prices.
  • Whether unregistered-grower participation is capped, subject to penalties, or paired with registration regularisation.
  • Export demand and purchase activity from major leaf buyers and cigarette manufacturers.
  • Any extension beyond the 2025-26 crop season or renewed enforcement against unauthorised tobacco cultivation and sales.

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