Forbes and Walker Tea Brokers said total exports in March was Rs. 14.8 billion, up by 23% or Rs. 2.8 billion from Rs. 12 billion in 2010 March.
In the first quarter, exports rose by 17% to Rs. 41 billion. Forbes said tea in bags and tea in packets together with green tea have shown a significant gain year on year during the first quarter.
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