Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Oct 18 (PTI) Coriander prices on Friday increased Rs 30 to Rs 7,598 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 November delivery increased by Rs 30 or 0.80 per cent to Rs 7,598 per quintal in 24,180 lots.

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