The first half of current calendar
year has brought cheer to the producers and traders
who operated at the auctions of Coonoor Tea Trade Association.
The cumulative turnover has increased by 19.23 per cent
over the first half of last year. This has happened
because more volume was sold at a higher price, reveals
an analysis of the market reports.
In all, 26 auctions had been conducted in the first
six months of this year. A total volume of 2.49 crore
kg had been sold against 2.47 crore kg in the first
half of last year. The average prices increased to Rs
77.41 a kg against Rs 65.45 last year.
Consistent increase
Consequently, the overall turnover increased to Rs 192.75
crore from Rs 161.66 crore. This increase of Rs 31.09
crore marked a growth of 19.23 per cent. The increased
turnover was spread among growers, factory owners, dealers,
buyers, warehouse keepers and workers.
There has been a consistent increase in cumulative
turnover in all the months so far this year. The increase
in cumulative turnover, which was Rs 67 lakh (2.39 per
cent) in January over the same month last year, rose
to Rs 4.70 crore (9.26 per cent) in February, Rs 10.31
crore (13.46 per cent) in March, Rs 15.54 crore (15.94
per cent) in April and Rs 20.15 crore (16.66 per cent)
in May before peaking to Rs 31.09 crore (19.23 per cent)
in June. |
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| Coonoor Experience:
This is less spoiled place and less crowded shopping
street as compared with Ooty. However there are two
sides of Coonoor. One which is from Sims park to Dophin's
nose which has better road and nice area to roam around.
The other area does not have that impressive road.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Road leading to a famous
point Dolphin's nose is in very good condition and pleasant
journey of few minutes. Dolphin's nose is a good point
to visit. A visit to tea factory was full of helpful
tips and courtesy. Its famous Sims park botonical garden
is small but nice and leaves pleasant memory. Simple
market street with less choice.
An excellent commercial COOL LOCATION to visit which
has an excellent climate in the western ghats |
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