Coriander futures rise on spot demand

Coriander prices on Monday gained Rs 18 to Rs 9,782 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 December delivery traded higher by Rs 18 or 0.18 per cent at Rs 9,782 per quintal with an open interest of 7,570 lots.

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