Futures contracts of coriander rose over 1% on NCDEX due to strong demand. Demand for the spice in the domestic market is firm and is likely to rise further ahead of the festival season in September. Anticipation of stronger demand has boosted coriander futures over 8% in the last four trading sessions. The key wholesale markets of Kota and Ramganj in Rajasthan were closed on account of Amavasya.