Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) Coriander prices on Friday rose by Rs 304 to Rs 7,750 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 August delivery traded higher by Rs 304 or 4.08 per cent at Rs 7,750 per quintal with an open interest of 20,215 lots.

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