Coriander futures rise

Coriander prices on Tuesday rose by Rs 74 to Rs 6,510 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 August delivery gained Rs 74, or 1.15 per cent, to Rs 6,510 per quintal with an open interest of 2,545 lots.

Coriander for delivery in September traded higher by Rs 70, or 1.08 per cent, at Rs 6,570 per quintal with an open interest of 1,835 lots.

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