New Delhi, 27 October (NNS): There is a shortage of old stock in the godowns and the cold storages. According to the chilli exporters association of Guntur, the carry over stock seems weak as compared to the previous year. The buying remained stable at the same level after the uptrend in the prices of red chilli. Recently, the prices of red chilli 334 no. gained by Rs 500 per quintal, due to this, here, its prices held stable at Rs 26000/28000 per quintal. The competitiveness between the traders and the spices companies have increased due to the uncertainty of weather and delay  in the arrivals of the new crop, but there is no need to get panic and the trade will be profitable during the near future.