Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Jun 18 (PTI) Coriander prices on Tuesday rose Rs 128 to Rs 7,432 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 July delivery traded higher by Rs 128 or 1.72 per cent at Rs 7,432 per quintal with an open interest of 330 lots.

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