Kenya Tea Stocks Gain as Pests Damage India Supply, Spur Higher Prices

Tea companies in Kenya, the world’s largest exporter of the leaf’s black variety, advanced on speculation prices will climb after pests damaged crops in India.

Indian tea prices firming up, exports up, production down

The beleaguered Indian tea industry is on a comeback trail with exports increasing and prices firming up in the weekly auctions despite adverse climatic conditions hitting production and rampant pests eating away the crop in some areas.

Sub-Sahara Africa Stocks: Benue, Kakuzi, Kapchorua, Starcomms Are Active

Mauritius’s SEMDEX Index declined for a second day, falling 0.3 percent to 1,688.89, the lowest since July 19, by the 1 p.m. close in Port Louis.

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