Coriander futures prices upsurge due to high demand

New Delhi, June 19: Coriander prices rose by Rs 12 to Rs 7,008 per quintal in futures trade on Thursday as speculators increased their positions in view of a firm trend in the spot market.

Coriander contracts for July delivery rose by Rs 12, or 0.17 percent, to Rs 7,008 per quintal on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, with a turnover of 17,705 lots.

Market analysts said coriander prices rose due to a firm trend in the spot market and limited supplies from producing regions.