Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Sep 11 (PTI) Coriander prices on Wednesday rose Rs 68 to Rs 6,850 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 68 or 0.99 per cent at Rs 6,850 per quintal with an open interest of 16,250 lots.

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