Select copra gains on good demand

Copra office Alappuzha and copra office Kozhikode gained at the spices market here today following good demand from stockists and retailers.

Rest all other spices ruled stable in the absence of necessary buying activity. Copra office Alappuzha recovered by Rs 200 per quintal to Rs 13,900 from Wednesday's closing level of Rs 13,700 and copra office Kozhikode rose by Rs 100 per quintal to Rs 13,800 as against Rs 13,700.

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

Black pepper (per kg) 380/435 (380/435), ginger unbleached (per kg) 130 (130), copra office Alappuzha (per quintal) 13,900 (13,700), copra office Kozhikode (per quintal) 13,800 (13,700), copra Rajapur Mumbai (per quintal) 19,200 (19,200), copra edible Mumbai (per quintal) 16,800 (16,800).