Coriander prices on Monday rose by Rs 192 to Rs 6,548 per quintal in futures trade as speculators widened their holdings tracking firm trend in spot market.

On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, coriander for August delivery went up by Rs 192, or 3.02 per cent, to Rs 6,548 per quintal with an open interest of 3,330 lots.

Coriander for delivery in September traded higher by Rs 244, or 3.84 per cent, at Rs 6,604 per quintal with an open interest of 430 lots.

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