Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Jul 26 (PTI) Coriander prices on Friday rose Rs 68 to Rs 7,224 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 68 or 0.94 per cent at Rs 7,224 per quintal with an open interest of 25,440 lots.

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