Copra office Alappuzha and copra office Kozhikode gained further at the spices market here today on rising demand from stockists...

Copra office Alappuzha and copra office Kozhikode gained further at the spices market here today on rising demand from stockists and retailers amid good export offtake. While other spices held stable in the absence of any worthwhile buying activities. Copra office Alappuzha firmed up by Rs 100 per quintal to Rs 12,100 from Thursday's closing level of Rs 12,000 and copra office Kozhikode rose by Rs 200 per quintal to Rs 12,000 as against Rs 11,800 yesterday.

Black pepper

Following are today's closing rates (in Rs) with previous rates in brackets: Black pepper (per kg) 350/400 (350/400), ginger unbleached (per kg) 165 (165), copra office Alappuzha (per quintal) 12,100 (12,000), copra office Kozhikode (per quintal) 12,000 (11,800), copra Rajapur Mumbai (per quintal) 19,600 (19,600), copra edible Mumbai (per quintal) 15,100 (15,100).