Prices of some tea varieties spurted at the Kochi auctions, especially those in the CTC dust category that were selected by the major blenders. They were firm to dearer by Rs 2 to Rs 3 and sometimes more. Others were irregular and lower, especially high priced teas.

In sale no 4, the quantity on offer in CTC dust was 9,27,000 kg. Upcountry buyers lent fair support, while exporters were selective and operated with a lower price limit. The market was lower for orthodox varieties and witnessed some withdrawals. Exporters and upcountry buyers absorbed a small quantity. The quantity on offer was 8,000 kg.

In the Cochin CTC dust quotation, good varieties fetched Rs 121-165, medium grades quoted Rs 89-137 and plain grades stood at Rs 67-95. In leaf, the market for select best Nilgiri brokens and whole leaf in orthodox grades was firm to dearer. The quantity on offer was 186,500 kg.

In CTC leaf, the market for good liquoring brokens was dearer, while Fannings remained steady. Upcountry buyers and exporters absorbed a small quantity. In dust, Monica SFD quoted the best price of Rs 165, followed by Waterfall SFD at Rs 157. Chamraj FOP-S (Green Tea) came to the top in the leaf category, quoting Rs 376, followed by Chamraj FOP at Rs 351.

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