New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Coriander prices on Monday fell by Rs 42 to Rs 6,498 per quintal in futures trade as speculators reduced their positions amid weak demand in spot market.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, coriander contracts for January fell by Rs 42, or 0.64 per cent, to Rs 6,498 per quintal in 8,200 lots.

Similarly, coriander contracts for April delivery declined by Rs 46, or 0.67 per cent, to Rs 6,800 per quintal in 4,120 lots.

Market analysts said subdued demand by speculators in spot market mainly led to decline in coriander futures' prices.

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