Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Sep 17 (PTI) Coriander prices on Tuesday rose Rs 16 to Rs 7,306 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 16 or 0.22 per cent at Rs 7,306 per quintal with an open interest of 21,425 lots.

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