Coriander futures fall on muted demand

New Delhi, Feb 27 () Coriander prices on Thursday fell by Rs 9 to Rs 5,841 per quintal in futures trade as speculators trimmed their positions tracking weak demand in spot market.

On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, coriander contracts for April eased by Rs 9, or 0.15 per cent, to Rs 5,841 per quintal in 7,210 lots.

Similarly, the spice for delivery in May traded lower by Rs 28, or 0.48 per cent, to Rs 5,817 per quintal in 1,240 lots.

Market analysts said subdued demand in spot market mainly led to decline in coriander prices here. VHP RUJRUJ