Coriander up 2.6% as demand picks up

Spice for delivery in May gained 2.5%

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Feb 28 2014 | 12:48 PM IST
Supported by pick up in demand in the spot market against limited arrivals from producing regions, coriander prices rose by 2.60% to Rs 9,546 per quintal in futures trade today as speculators enlarged positions.

At the National Commodity and Derivative Exchange, coriander for delivery in April rose by Rs 242, or 2.60% to Rs 9,546 per quintal with an open interest of 43080 lots.

Similarly, the spice for delivery in May gained Rs 242, or 2.55% to Rs 9,724 per quintal in 28,760 lots.

Market analysts said speculators enlarged their positions on the back of pick-up in spot market demand against limited arrivals from producing belts mainly led an upswing in coriander prices at futures trade.
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First Published: Feb 28 2014 | 12:48 PM IST

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