 "Potato up 0.6% on spot demand")
Potato prices rose 0.67% to Rs 1,155 per quintal in futures market today as speculators increased their positions amid a firming trend at spot markets on strong demand amid restricted arrivals.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in March traded higher by Rs 7.70, or 0.67%, to Rs 1,155 per quintal, with a business turnover of 120 lots.
The potato for April contract also inched up by Rs 6.20, or 0.53%, to Rs 1,174.90 per quintal, with a trading volume of 48 lots.
Analysts said improved demand against less arrivals from producing regions mainly supported the upside in potato prices at futures trade.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in March traded higher by Rs 7.70, or 0.67%, to Rs 1,155 per quintal, with a business turnover of 120 lots.
The potato for April contract also inched up by Rs 6.20, or 0.53%, to Rs 1,174.90 per quintal, with a trading volume of 48 lots.
Analysts said improved demand against less arrivals from producing regions mainly supported the upside in potato prices at futures trade.