New Delhi, 19 December (NNS): The offtake of cloves remained sluggish after the starting of the winter season. As a result, here, its prices remained stable at Rs 960 per kilogram. Recently, the prices have gone up by Rs 20 per kilogram. The market sentiments may affect due to the higher prices than the normal level. The spot cloves prices will likely to remain in the limited area during the coming days.