Coriander prices on Tuesday rose by Rs 106 to Rs 13,556 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 August delivery increased by Rs 106, or 0.78 per cent, reaching Rs 13,556 per quintal in 23,490 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.