Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI) Coriander prices on Monday increased Rs 94 to Rs 7,406 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 December delivery increased by Rs 94 or 1.27 per cent to Rs 7,406 per quintal in 20,885 lots.

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