Coriander prices fell by Rs 35 to Rs 5,566 per quintal in the futures trade today as traders booked profits on the back of subdued demand in the local markets.
At the National Commodity and Derivative Exchange, coriander for September and November contracts fell by Rs 35 each, or 0.62% to Rs 5,566 and Rs 5,650 per quintal, respectively with an open interest of 9,920 and 8,220 lots.
The commodity for October delivery declined by Rs 21, or 0.37% to Rs 5,585 per quintal with an open interest of 22,770 lots.
Market analysts said in addition to profit-booking by speculators at existing higher levels, subdued demand in the spot market led to the decline in Coriander futures prices.