Coriander futures rise on spot demand

New Delhi: Coriander prices on Tuesday rose by Rs 12 to Rs 6,578 per quintal in futures trade as speculators widened their holdings tracking firm trend in spot market. On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, coriander for November delivery gained Rs 12, or 0.18 per cent, to Rs 6,578 per quintal with an open interest of 2,130 lots.

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

However, the spice for delivery in December declined by Rs 18, or 0.27 per cent, to Rs 6,648 per quintal with an open interest of 2,890 lots.