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Besides, restricted arrivals from producing regions also supported the upside.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the August contract rose by Rs 8, or 0.95%, to Rs 850 per quintal in 23 lots.
The July contract moved up by Rs 6.90, or 0.78%, to Rs 883.50 per quintal in 13 lots.
Analysts said increased demand in the spot market against tight supplies from producing regions mainly pushed up potato prices at futures trade.
