Coriander prices rose by Rs 61 to Rs 4,759 per quintal in futures trade today after speculators enlarged holdings in line with a firming trend in spot markets on strong demand against tight stocks.
At the National Commodity and Derivative Exchange, coriander for December rose by Rs 61, or 1.30%, to Rs 4,759 per quintal, with an open interest of 11,070 lots.
November coriander moved up by Rs 57, or 1.26%, to Rs 4,595 per quintal, with open interest of 25,320 lots.
Marketmen said fresh positions created by speculators, driven by a pick up in demand in the spot market against less arrivals, pushed up coriander prices at futures trade.