Coriander prices dropped by Rs 86 to Rs 7,838 per quintal in futures trade on Monday as speculators trimmed positions amid sluggish demand in the spot market.

On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), September delivery contracts slipped 1.10% to Rs 7,838 per quintal in 9,380 lots.

Analysts said muted demand in the physical market weighed on coriander futures.