Archive · 20 Nov 2025
GCC Hikes Coffee Procurement Rates for 2025-26 Season
The Girijana Coffee Company (GCC) in Visakhapatnam has raised the prices it pays for coffee beans for the upcoming season.
The new rates are ₹450/kg for Arabica Parchment, ₹270/kg for Arabica Cherry, and ₹170/kg for Robusta Cherry.
This increase is to keep up with international prices and help tribal coffee farmers.
GCC will buy coffee directly from farmers, weigh it properly, and pay them within a day.
Arabica Parchment rates increased to ₹450/kg
Arabica Cherry rates raised to ₹270/kg
Robusta Cherry rates set at ₹170/kg
Prices revised to match international rates and benefit tribal farmers
GCC to collect coffee directly from farmers, ensure accurate weighing and timely payment
- Who
- Girijana Coffee Company (GCC)
- What
- Increased coffee procurement rates
- When
- For the 2025-26 season
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- To align with international prices and support tribal farmers
- Previous Arabica Parchment rate
- ₹400/kg
- Previous Arabica Cherry rate
- ₹250/kg
- Previous Robusta Cherry rate
- ₹160/kg
- New Arabica Parchment rate
- ₹450/kg
- New Arabica Cherry rate
- ₹270/kg
- New Robusta Cherry rate
- ₹170/kg
- GCC helpline number
- 7013070990