Coriander prices on Wednesday fell Rs 16 to Rs 6,946 per quintal in futures trade as speculators reduced their positions amid sluggish demand at spot market.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, coriander contracts for December fell by Rs 16, or 0.23 per cent, to Rs 6,946 a quintal in 2,960 lots.
Similarly, coriander contracts for January delivery declined by Rs 150, or 2.31 per cent, to Rs 6,340 per quintal in 9,190 lots.
Market analysts said subdued demand by speculators in spot market led to the decline in coriander future prices.