Overseas demand pushes up orthodox leaf tea market at Kochi auctions

[ad_1] A widespread overseas demand coupled with the non-availability of tea in North India has pushed up orthodox leaf prices in Kochi auctions, witnessing an increase of ₹6 per kg in average price.Traders said 90 per cent of the offered...

Winter holidays in North prompt buyers scour for tea at Kochi auctions 

[ad_1] The absence of sales in Kolkata auctions due to winter has led to North Indian buyers scouting for tea from Kochi. This has generated good demand for orthodox leaves, leading to 86 per cent sales out of the 1,82,122...