The cumulative turnover in the eight months of current calendar at the auctions of Coonoor Tea Trade Association (CTTA) has risen by 8.57 per cent. This has happened despite the volume sold falling by 74 lakh kg because of the price rising by ₹24 a kg, reveals an analysis of market reports. Till August, 34 auctions had been held when the average price rose to ₹95.71 a kg from ₹71.64. The increase in price brought some withdrawal impact with buyers and the volume sold dropped to 3.21 crore kg from 3.95 crore kg. Nevertheless, the increase in price helped the overall realisation to rise to ₹307.23 crore from ₹282.98 crore. This increase of ₹24.25 crore marked a growth of 8.57 per cent.

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