Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI) Coriander prices on Tuesday increased Rs 10 to Rs 7,714 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 December delivery increased by Rs 10 or 0.13 per cent to Rs 7,714 per quintal in 21,020 lots.

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