Prices Steady At Kochi Tea Auction

Kochi: Good general demand shored up the price of some dust varieties at the Kochi tea auction, which had 12.77 lakh kg of dust on offer. Good liquoring CTC varieties were firm to dearer by Rs 1-2. Best CTC varieties fetched Rs 54-65, medium CTC was at Rs 48-50 and below medium quoted Rs 37-42. Price of medium orthodox eased by Rs 1-2, fannings and high grown bolder varieties remained steady. Smaller grade eased by Rs 1-3. Best Nilgiri varieties quoted Rs 78-93, medium orthodox was at Rs 44-65 and plain orthodox ranged at Rs 40-44. Best CTC leaf fetched Rs 50-54 and medium CTC was at Rs 42-45.