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Kochi Feb. 23

Good general demand propped up the price of dust tea varieties at the Kochi tea auction. Price of medium and below medium CTC varieties gained by Rs 2-4 . Orthodox high grown broken and medium varieties were dearer by Rs 3-5 . Dust generally witnessed good support from major blenders as well as the loose tea trade. There was 8,51,000 kg of dust tea on offer.

Best CTC varieties fetched Rs 63-78, medium CTC was at Rs 50-60, and below medium at Rs 44-46. High grown BOPD fetched Rs 96-125, medium BOPD Rs 45-50 and secondaries were at Rs 40-44.

Leaf sale

Orthodox leaf grades were steady to firm at the leaf tea auction which had 3,55,000 kg on offer. Mediums were also steady following quality. CTC varieties found a good market. Exporters operated mainly on good quality, high grown and medium orthodox grades.

Best Nilgiri varieties fetched Rs 85-150, medium orthodox realised Rs 43-70, while plain orthodox was not quoted. Best CTC leaf fetched Rs 50-53 and medium CTC leaf Rs 46-50.

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