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Potato rises 3% on limited supply

Prices rose as speculators enlarged their positions

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Potato futures for May surged by Rs 22.90, or 2.50%, to Rs 937 per quintal in 123 lots.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the April contract jumped up by Rs 15.20, or 1.66%, to Rs 928.50 per quintal in 74 lots.

Prices rose as speculators enlarged their positions.

Firming spot market trend amid restricted arrivals from the major producing regions supported the trade.

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First Published: Mar 21 2013 | 2:57 PM IST

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