Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) Coriander prices on Wednesday rose Rs 42 to Rs 7,216 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 42 or 0.58 per cent at Rs 7,216 per quintal with an open interest of 20,905 lots.

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