Potato prices rose by Rs 2.50, or 0.51 per cent to Rs 490.30 per quintal, in futures trading today, as traders enlarged their positions to meet the ongoing marriage season demand.
Restricted arrivals from the producing regions also influenced the trading sentiment.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange counter, potato for July contract gained by Rs 2.50, or 0.51 per cent to Rs 490.30 per quintal, with an open interest of 1,576 lots.
The potato for delivery in June-month contract also edged higher by Rs 2.40, or 0.49 per cent to Rs 488.10 per quintal, with a business turnover of 1,163 lots.
Marketmen said good demand at physical markets driven by the ongoing marriage season, amid restricted arrivals from Shimla and Haldwani, the major potato producing areas, pushed up potato prices at futures trade.
