Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Aug 16 (PTI) Coriander prices on Friday rose Rs 56 to Rs 6,678 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 Rs 56 or 0.84 per cent at Rs 6,678 per quintal with an open interest of 1,165 lots.

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