Coriander futures up on robust demand

New Delhi, Jan 28 () Coriander prices on Tuesday rose by Rs 76 to Rs 6,635 per quintal in futures trade on strong domestic demand and restricted supplies from producing belts.

On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, coriander for April delivery shot up by Rs 76, or 1.16 per cent, to Rs 6,635 per quintal with an open interest of 9,270 lots.

Similarly, the spice for May delivery traded higher by Rs 32, or 0.48 per cent, at Rs 6,634 per quintal in 390 lots.

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