Coriander prices rose Rs 26 to Rs 8,014 per quintal in futures trade on Thursday as speculators expanded their positions, supported by a firm trend in the spot market.

On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), November coriander contracts gained Rs 26 or 0.32% to Rs 8,014 per quintal, with 11,565 lots traded.

According to market analysts, robust demand in the spot market and limited supply from key producing regions drove the uptrend in coriander prices.