Robusta rates go up by Rs 50 to Rs 100

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| According to auctioneer Carritt Moran and Company, Arabica Cherry main grades attracted good export queries with prices at last week's levels, while Arabica Plantations did not get many takers. |
| Of the 476 tonnes ( Arabica comprised 363 tonnes and Robusta 113 tonnes) offered for sale, 140 tonnes were sold. Following were the prices quoted for grades in 50kg bags: |
| Arabica varieties: Arabica Plantation PB Rs 6,601 (quantity sold 2,830 kg), Arabica Plantation MNEB Rs 5,500 (5,995 kg), Arabica Plantation B Rs 4,800 (1,725 kg), Arabica Plantation C Rs 4,550 (326 kg), Arabica Plantation BBB Rs 3,441 (369 kg), Arabica Cherry PB Rs 4550 (1,000 kg), Arabica Cherry AA Rs 4,850 (4,300 kg), Arabica Cherry A Rs 4,571 (26,450 kg), Arabica Cherry B Rs 4,225 (2,594 kg), Arabica Cherry C Rs 3,506 (6,533 kg) and Arabica Cherry BBB Rs 3,409 (7,357 kg). |
| Robusta varieties: Robusta Parchment PB Rs 4,250 (1,995 kg), Robusta Parchment RKR Rs 4,798 (3,555 kg), Robusta Parchment AB Rs 4,700 (7,670 kg), Robusta Parchment C Rs 3,808 (4,950 kg), Robusta Parchment BBB Rs 3,538 (1762 kg). Robusta Cherry AB Rs 3,850 (33,529 kg), Robusta Cherry BBB Rs 3,546 (15,266 kg). |
First Published: Jun 22 2007 | 12:00 AM IST