New Delhi, 31 July (NNS): There is a shortage of demand in red chilli, and the stock of higher level has been lying to the traders, which is selling out constantly at the current level. The reality is that the prices of upcoming crop seems week. On the other hand, the prices of black pepper have been ruling at the higher level in Vietnam, and the stock has not been available at the sluggish rates, due to this reason, the prices of markara held firm at Rs 700/710 per kg. Now, there is no possibility of more downfall in the prices and its trade will be profitable during the near future.