Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Mar 4 (PTI) Coriander prices on Tuesday increased by Rs 14 to Rs 8,010 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 April delivery climbed Rs 14 or 0.17 per cent to Rs 8,010 per quintal in 21,205 lots.

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