Tea surges at Kochi auctions

The market for Nilgiri brokens and whole leaf appreciated by at least ₹10-20. Fannings from the same origin dearer by ₹5-10. According to auctioneers Forbest, Ewart & Figgis, better medium brokens and tippy grades were firm to dearer. Secondary brokens moved up following quality, while Fannings from the same origin was dearer. Of the quantity of 1,23,500 kg on offer in sale no 15, active participation of CIS and traditional exporters in these particular varieties. The demand fair in CTC leaf and the quantity on offer was 93,500 kg.