Copra edible slips in listless trade

Copra edible Mumbai slipped in an

otherwise listless spices market here today following subdued demand from stockists and retailers.

Copra edible Mumbai fell by Rs 100 per quintal to Rs 16,700 from Monday's closing level of Rs 16,800.

Meanwhile, all other spices held stable in the absence of any worthwhile buying activities.

Following are today's closing rates (in Rs) with previous rates in brackets:

Black pepper (per kg) 380/440 (380/440), ginger unbleached (per kg) 150 (150), copra office Alappuzha (per quintal) 13,500 (13,500), copra office Kozhikode (per quintal) 13,300 (13,300), copra Rajapur Mumbai (per quintal) 20,000 (20,000), copra edible Mumbai (per quintal) 16,700 (16,800).