A good demand and better arrivals have not helped revive prices at Kochi tea auctions, with rates of several varieties remained lower. The market for CTC grades was lower by ₹3-7 a kg. However, the drop in prices was less for a few select good liquoring teas. In sale no 46, the quantity on offer in dust grades was 10,22,500 kg. Plainer teas also sold around at last levels. Blenders continued to be active on good liquoring varieties, the auctioneers Forbes, Ewart & Figgis said. In orthodox varieties, the market for primaries remained steady to firm, while secondaries were easier. In Cochin CTC dust quotation, good varieties fetched ₹105-143, mediums quoted ₹71-104 and plain grades stood at ₹55-67. The leaf sales also witnessed a good demand with well made good liquoring Nilgiri all varieties remained dearer. CIS and traditional exporters were active.

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