Potato down 0.77% on increased arrivals

Subdued demand too triggered the downtrend

Potato futures for April fell by Rs 5.60, or 0.77% to Rs 718.50 per quintal in 14 lots at the Multi Commodity Exchange today.

The March contract also moved down by Rs 5.40, or 0.71% to Rs 759.20 per quintal in 40 lots.

Analysts said increased supply and subdued demand pulled down the potato futures trade.