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Potato up 0.6% on rising demand

Market men said firm demand at spot markets influenced potato prices

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Sep 04 2013 | 1:21 PM IST
In thin trade, potato prices rose by 0.65% to Rs 804 per quintal in futures market today as speculators enlarged their positions, supported by a firm trend at spot market.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in September rose by Rs 5.20, or 0.65% to Rs 804 per quintal in business turnover of 17 lots.

Marketmen said the rise in potato prices at futures trade was mostly on the back of firm demand at spot markets against restricted arrivals from producing belts.

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First Published: Sep 04 2013 | 1:18 PM IST

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