Potato futures prices today rose by Rs 11.10 to Rs 1,135 per quintal as traders enlarged their positions on pick-up in spot demand amid low stocks.
At the MCX, potato for July contract rose by Rs 11.10 , or 0.98%, to Rs 1,135 per quintal, with a trading volume of 16 lots.
Potato prices for June contract traded higher by Rs 8.80, or 0.81%, to Rs 1,084 per quintal, with a business volume of 10 lots.
Marketmen said increased buying by speculators on pick-up in demand in the spot market mainly led to rise in potato prices at futures trade.
They said restricted arrivals from producing belts in UP, Punjab, MP and West Bengal also influenced the trading sentiment to some extent.
