New Delhi

Coriander prices on Friday inched up by Rs 6 to Rs 13,512 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 May delivery went up by Rs 6, or 0.04 per cent, to Rs 13,512 per quintal in 24,420 lots.

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A firm trend in the spot market and restricted supplies from producing regions pushed up coriander prices, market analysts said.