Copra slips in lacklustre trade

Copra Rajapur Mumbai slipped in spices market here today following subdued demand from stockists and retailers.

Meanwhile, black pepper, ginger unbleached, copra office Alappuzha, copra office Kozhikode and copra edible Mumbai ruled steady in the absence of any worthwhile buying activities.

Copra Rajapur Mumbai eased by Rs 100 per quintal to Rs 20,400 from Thursday's closing level of Rs 20,500.

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

Black pepper (per kg) 370/430 (370/430), ginger unbleached (per kg) 160 (160), copra office Alappuzha (per quintal) 12,900 (12,900), copra office Kozhikode (per quintal) 12,800 (12,800), copra Rajapur Mumbai (per quintal) 20,400 (20,500), copra edible Mumbai (per quintal) 15,800 (15,800).