Auction volumes declined this week at the Colombo tea auction to 5 million kg but there was good general demand.
Select BOP/BOPF invoices appreciated by Rs.100 per kg plus for a useful selection of seasonal Westerns which were on offer.
The all-time record price of Rs.3050 per kg for a Western High Grown BOP was established by Somerset Estate.
The BOPF grade continued to secure a premium of Rs.200 per kg and above in most instances vis-à-vis the BOP grade.
Improved activity was seen from shippers to Iran that helped to stabilise Low Grown prices. (SD)
The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” moved further north from Trincomalee today evening leaving a trail of destruction including more than 90 deaths, over 100 missing and tens of thousands displaced, officials said.
A third rescue attempt to save 28 people trapped on the rooftop of a farm building in Vithikuliya, Nikaweratiya, has failed due to the dangerous water surge from the Deduru Oya.
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