Potato gains by 0.6% on rising demand

High demand amid limited arrivals influenced prices

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Feb 21 2014 | 12:48 PM IST
Supported by rising domestic demand and limited arrivals from producing regions, potato prices traded higher by 0.63% to Rs 1,207 per quintal in futures trade today.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in far-month April gained Rs 7.60, or 0.63%, to Rs 1,207 per quintal in business turnover of 115 lots.

The potato for delivery in March traded higher by Rs 3.40, or 0.54%, to Rs 1,190 per quintal in 135 lots.

Analysts attributed the continued rise in potato futures to rising demand against limited arrivals from producing regions.
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First Published: Feb 21 2014 | 11:46 AM IST

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