Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) Coriander prices on Monday rose Rs 224 to Rs 7,074 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 224 or 3.17 per cent at Rs 7,074 per quintal with an open interest of 20,355 lots.

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