New Delhi, 24 June (NNS): The prices of black pepper markara held stable at Rs 735 per kg owing to the sluggish buying from the stockists even after the higher prices. Recently, the prices have gone up by Rs 45/50 per kg. Presently, both the arrivals and the prices held stable at he same level during the previous day. The market sentiments may affect because of the higher prices in Vietnam. The spot black pepper prices will likely to remain high during the coming days.