Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) Coriander prices on Thursday rose Rs 8 to Rs 6,906 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 October delivery traded higher by Rs 8 or 0.12 per cent at Rs 6,906 per quintal with an open interest of 17,035 lots.

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