Copra Alapuzha slips on lower demand

Mumbai, Jan 12 (PTI) Copra Alapuzha prices weakenedfurther in an otherwise steady spices market here today onreduced retail buying amidst improved supply positions.

Copra office Alapuzha fell by Rs 50 per quintal to Rs6,350 from overnight closing level of Rs 6,400.

Following are today''s closing rates in Rs, with theprevious 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), copraoffice Kozhikode (per quintal) 6,200 (6,200), copra RajapurMumbai (per quintal) 8,000 (8,000) and copra edible Mumbai(per quintal) 7,500 (7,500).