New Delhi, 24 August (NNS): The prices of black pepper markara remained stable at Rs 765 per kg due to the weak buying from the stockists at the improved prices. Recently, the prices have improved by Rs 5 per kg. Both the arrivals and the prices held stable at the same level of the previous day in Kochi. The market sentiments may affect because of the off in the trading activities from Sri Lanka. There is no fear of downfall in the spot black paper prices during the near future.