Copra prices firm up in lacklustre trade

Mumbai, Jul 13 (PTI) Copra rajapur Mumbai and copra edible Mumbai weakened further in an otherwise lacklustre spices market here today following lower demand from stockists and retailers.

While, all other spices ruled steady in the absence of any worthwhile buying activity.

Copra rajapur Mumbai and copra edible Mumbai dropped by Rs 100 per quintal each to Rs 19,600 and Rs 15,100 from Thursday's closing level of Rs 19,700 and Rs 15,200, respectively.

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) 11,900 (11,900), copra office Kozhikode (per quintal) 11,800 (11,800), copra Rajapur Mumbai (per quintal) 19,600 (19,700), copra edible Mumbai (per quintal) 15,100 (15,200). PTI BPD SHW SBT

SBT