Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Sep 24 (PTI) Coriander prices on Tuesday rose Rs 4 to Rs 7,296 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 4 or 0.05 per cent at Rs 7,296 per quintal with an open interest of 23,170 lots.

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