Potato prices recovered by Rs 2.40, or 0.49 per cent to Rs 490.20 per quintal in futures market today on robust demand, in view of marriage season.
Restricted arrivals from producing regions also impacted the trading sentiment.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for July-month contract rose by Rs 2.40, or 0.49 per cent to Rs 490.20 per quintal, with an open interest of 1,580 lots.
Similarly, the potato for delivery in June contract gained Rs 2.30, or 0.47 per cent to Rs 488 per quintal, by clocking of 1,200 lots.
Marketmen said heavy demand at physical markets driven by the ongoing marriage season amid restricted arrivals from Shimla and Haldwani, the major potato producing areas, led to a recovery in potato prices at futures trade.