New Delhi, 08 August (NNS): Here, the prices of black pepper markara remained stable at Rs 660 per kg owing to the sluggish offtake eve after the weak prices. Recently, the prices have gone down by Rs 10/20 per quintal. The arrivals reported to be negligible in Kochi and the prices held stable at the level of the previous day. The market sentiments may change owing to the weak availability and supply than the normal level. There is no fear of downtrend in the prices during the coming days.