Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Sep 2 (PTI) Coriander prices on Monday rose Rs 26 to Rs 6,946 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 by Rs 26 or 0.37 per cent at Rs 6,946 per quintal with an open interest of 21,955 lots.

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