Copra Alapuzha slips on lower demand

Copra Alapuzha prices weakened further in an otherwise steady spices market here today on reduced retail buying amidst improved supply positions.

Copra office Alapuzha fell by Rs 50 per quintal to Rs 6,350 from overnight closing level of Rs 6,400. 

Following are today's closing rates in Rs, with the previous rates in brackets:

Black pepper (per kg) 235/249 (235/249), ginger bleached (per kg) 230 (230), ginger unbleached (per kg) 245 (245), copra office Alapuzha (per quintal) 6,350 (6,400)

copra office Kozhikode (per quintal) 6,200 (6,200), copra Rajapur Mumbai (per quintal) 8,000 (8,000) and copra edible Mumbai (per quintal) 7,500 (7,500)