Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Sep 25 (PTI) Coriander prices on Wednesday rose Rs 82 to Rs 7,298 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 82 or 1.12 per cent at Rs 7,298 per quintal with an open interest of 22,400 lots.

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