Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI) Coriander prices on Thursday rose Rs 4 to Rs 7,216 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 August delivery traded higher Rs 4 or 0.06 per cent at Rs 7,216 per quintal with an open interest of 27,725 lots.

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