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Potato prices gained 0.60% to Rs 1,198.40 per quintal in futures trading today as speculators created fresh positions, driven by pick-up in demand in the spot market.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in March gained Rs 7.20, or 0.60% to Rs 1198.40 per quintal in business turnover of 8 lots.
Potato for delivery in April also edged up by Rs 2.50, or 0.20% to Rs 1,233.80 per quintal in 40 lots.
Analysts said speculators created fresh positions as demand in the spot market picked-up amid restricted arrivals from producing regions that mainly led to rise in potato prices at futures trade.
