Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) Coriander prices on Thursday rose Rs 14 to Rs 7,174 per quintal in futures trade as speculators increased their holdings, tracking a firm trend in the spot market.

On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, coriander contracts for July delivery traded higher Rs 14 or 0.20 per cent at Rs 7,174 per quintal with an open interest of 8,375 lots.

A firm trend in the spot market and restricted supplies from producing regions pushed up coriander prices, market analysts said.