Potato down 2% on adequate stocks

Low demand contributes to downtrend

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 24 2013 | 2:10 AM IST

Potato futures prices today fell further by Rs 24.20 to Rs 1,167.30 per quintal, as speculators offloaded their positions due to less offtake in the spot market.

Adequate stocks position following increased arrivals from the producing regions weighed on the prices.

At the Multi Commodity exchange, potato prices for October delivery fell by Rs 24.20, or 2.03%, to Rs 1,167.30 per quintal, with a trade volume of five lots.

September potato declined by Rs 6.50, or 0.56%, to Rs 1,135 per quintal, with a business turnover of 63 lots.

Continued fall in potato prices was due to offloading of positions by speculators against lower demand in the spot market, traders said.

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First Published: Sep 04 2012 | 12:59 PM IST

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