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Kolkata, Dec. 2

Last week, CTC teas in Kolkata, Guwahati and Siliguri auctions saw strong and consistent demand, according to the tea auctioneers, J. Thomas & Company Pvt Ltd. The price levels appreciated following active inquiries from the major blenders, western Indian and other internal buyers. The export inquiry too was fair.

Orthodox varieties also saw a good support, the CIS and West Asia interests and prices were generally firm, with larger brokens appreciating in value. Darjeeling offerings too met with a good general demand. Better whole leaf grades gained in value. The major blenders, traditional exporters and local dealers operated actively.

With cold weather beginning to set in, the crops are now showing a decline and the season is expected to close shortly.

In Colombo, Sri Lankan teas saw a strong demand and were strongly competed for at dearer rates. The leafy grades rose to all-time highs. Iran operated strongly with good support from CIS and Dubai.

Kenyan teas at Mombasa saw good inquiry with the price levels maintained irregularly around last.

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