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Coriander prices gained 1.12% to Rs 6,692 per quintal in futures trade today as speculators enlarged their positions, supported by pick-up in spot demand.
The sentiment improved further due to limited stocks position on restricted arrivals from the major growing belts.
At the National Commodity and Derivative Exchange, coriander for August gained Rs 74, or 1.12%, to Rs 6,692 per quintal, with an open interest of 15,930 lots.
Similarly, coriander for delivery in July traded higher by Rs 72, or 1.10%, to Rs 6,609 per quintal, with an open interest of 17,760 lots.
Market analysts said increased buying by speculators, driven by pick up in spot market demand against less arrivals from producing belt mainly helped coriander prices to rise at futures trade.
