Coriander prices on Friday increased Rs 24 to Rs 8,402 per quintal in futures trade as speculators increased their holdings, tracking a firm trend in the spot market.
On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, coriander contracts for April delivery climbed Rs 24 or 0.29 per cent to Rs 8,402 per quintal in 20,605 lots.
A firm trend in the spot market and restricted supplies from producing regions pushed up coriander prices, market analysts said.