New Delhi

Coriander prices on Wednesday fell by Rs 28 to Rs 15,430 per quintal in futures trade as participants trimmed positions amid weak demand in the spot market.

On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, coriander contracts for the August delivery dropped by Rs 28, or 0.18 per cent, to Rs 15,430 per quintal with an open interest of 19,395 lots.

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Market analysts said subdued spot demand and profit-booking by speculators weighed on coriander futures prices.