Coriander prices on Friday rose by Rs 12 to Rs 12,858 per quintal in futures trade, driven by speculators increasing their holdings in response to a robust trend in the spot market.

On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, coriander contracts for June delivery increased by Rs 12, representing a rise of 0.09 per cent, reaching Rs 12,858 per quintal across 26,095 lots.

A firm trend in the spot market, coupled with restricted supplies from producing regions, has led to an increase in coriander prices, according to market analysts.