There was relatively higher auction volumes totalling 5.95 million kg at the Colombo tea auction on account of the intervening holidays and the one – day restricted sale last week.
Overall the quality of teas showed no significant change. But there was better demand for Low Grown / Large Leaf teas, in general.
Activity was less for High Grown teas and a slightly lower trend except for the best available teas.
Volatility in the currency perhaps remains a concern. (SD)
Customs have detected 228 mobile phones and tabs valued at over Rs 30 million left behind in the duty free shopping complex at the Banaranaike International Airport today, Customs officials said.
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