New Delhi, 10 March (NNS): The prices of red chilli markara held firm at Rs 755 per kg owing to the sluggish trading activities amid war between America, Israel and Iran. Recently, the prices fell down by Rs 10 per kg. Both the arrivals and the prices held stable at the same level in Kochi. The market sentiments may affect because of the weak activeness from the exporters. The spot black pepper prices will likely to remain sluggish during the coming one or two days.