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Potato gains by 0.6% on rising demand

High demand amid limited arrivals influenced prices

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Supported by rising domestic demand and limited arrivals from producing regions, potato prices traded higher by 0.63% to Rs 1,207 per quintal in futures trade today.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in far-month April gained Rs 7.60, or 0.63%, to Rs 1,207 per quintal in business turnover of 115 lots.

The potato for delivery in March traded higher by Rs 3.40, or 0.54%, to Rs 1,190 per quintal in 135 lots.

Analysts attributed the continued rise in potato futures to rising demand against limited arrivals from producing regions.

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First Published: Feb 21 2014 | 11:46 AM IST

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