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Potato rises 0.8% on spot demand

Restricted arrivals into spot markets from producing belts influenced the prices

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Potato futures for April rose by Rs 6.20, or 0.75%, to Rs 824 per quintal in eight lots.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the March contract traded higher by Rs 1.50, or 0.17%, to Rs 840 per quintal in 38 lots.

Rise in prices of potato futures trade was due to rising spot demand.

Restricted arrivals into spot markets from UP, Punjab, MP and West Bengal also influenced the prices.

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First Published: Feb 19 2013 | 2:21 PM IST

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