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Potato rises 3.96% on limited supply

Restricted arrivals from producing regions triggered the uptrend

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Press Trust of India New Delhi

Potato futures for April surged by Rs 29.10 or 3.96% to Rs 762.90 per quintal in 237 lots.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the March contract jumped up by Rs 21.30 or 2.73% to Rs 801.20 per quintal in 526 lots.

Potato prices rose as speculators enlarged their positions on firming spot markets, amid restricted arrivals from producing regions.

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First Published: Jan 09 2013 | 1:38 PM IST

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