Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI) Coriander prices on Tuesday rose Rs 32 to Rs 6,808 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 September delivery traded higher Rs 32 or 0.47 per cent at Rs 6,808 per quintal with an open interest of 29,900 lots.

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