New Delhi, 21 May (NNS): Here, the prices of red chilli 334 no. held firm at Rs 20500 per quintal owing to the sluggish offtake even after the feeble prices. Recently, the prices have gone down by Rs 1000 per quintal. The fulcut prices have gained by Rs 1000 per quintal during the previous days, but the market may not show uptrend during the near future. There is a summer vacations in Guntur. The spot red chilli prices will likely to remain strong during the coming one or two days.