 "Potato up 0.8% on rising demand")
Amid rising spot market demand and restricted arrivals from producing regions, potato prices rose further by 0.80% to Rs 1,392.60 per quintal in futures trade today.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in May advanced by Rs 11.10, or 0.80%, to Rs 1,392.60 per quintal in a business turnover of 66 lots.
In a similar fashion, potato for delivery in June gained Rs 6.60, or 0.45%, to Rs 1,479.40 per quintal in 116 lots.
Analysts said besides rising demand in the spot market, limited arrivals from producing regions supported the upside in potato prices.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in May advanced by Rs 11.10, or 0.80%, to Rs 1,392.60 per quintal in a business turnover of 66 lots.
In a similar fashion, potato for delivery in June gained Rs 6.60, or 0.45%, to Rs 1,479.40 per quintal in 116 lots.
Analysts said besides rising demand in the spot market, limited arrivals from producing regions supported the upside in potato prices.