NCDEX coriander up 2% on bargain buys, lower acreage.

The January contract of coriander on NCDEX was up nearly 2% as investors bought the commodity after prices fell to a two-week low. The most-active January contract of coriander was at 5,425 rupees, up 1.8%. Prices also rose as acreage under coriander is likely to decline this rabi season as farmers have shifted to others crops following unattractive returns last year.

NCDEX mustard gains on short covering post 3-week low.

The January futures contract of mustard seed on NCDEX rose as investors covered their short positions after prices hit a three-week low. The most active January contract on NCDEX was up 0.7%. Lower mustard acreage this year also supported prices.