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.