Coriander prices on Monday rose by Rs 488 to reach Rs 15,164 per quintal in futures trade, driven by speculators augmenting their positions in response to a robust trend observed in the spot market.

On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, coriander contracts for August delivery increased by Rs 488, representing an approximate 3.33 per cent rise, reaching Rs 15,164 per quintal across 25,900 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.