New Delhi, March 27 Coriander prices edged higher on Friday, increasing by Rs 30 to Rs 11,966 per quintal in futures trading, as speculators increased their holdings, following a strong trend in the spot market.
On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, coriander contracts for April delivery rose by Rs 30, or 0.25 per cent, to Rs 11,966 per quintal in 16,115 lots. This was up from Rs 11,936 per quintal in the previous session.
Market analysts said that a firm trend in the spot market and restricted supplies from producing regions pushed up coriander prices.