Kochi Tea Auction Sees Lower Price

Kochi: CTC dust met good demand but at lower prices at the Kochi tea sale. Demand for loose tea was evident from AVT, Tata Tea and exporters to CIS countries. Export demand was also evident for medium and below medium grainy as well as finer types. Best CTC varieties fetched Rs 65-72, medium CTC realised Rs 52-60 while below medium quoted Rs 29-38. High grown BOPD fetched Rs 85-100, medium BOPD was at Rs 34-45 and secondaries realised Rs 30-32. Good general demand shored ups the price of whole leaf and flowery grades by Rs 5-10. Following good export enquiry, broken and fannings gained by Rs 2-5. Good CTC broken and fannings were barely steady.