 "Potato up 0.7% on rising demand")
Continued its rising streak for the third-straight day, potato prices gained 0.70% to Rs 1,318 per quintal in futures market today on rising demand in the spot markets.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in April gained Rs 9.10, or 0.70% to Rs 1,318 per quintal in business turnover of 13 lots.
Likewise, the potato for delivery in May contract traded higher by Rs 5.50, or 0.39% to Rs 1,419.50 per quintal in 100 lots.
Analysts said apart from rising demand in the spot market, restricted arrivals from producing regions mainly kept potato prices higher for the third-day at futures trade.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in April gained Rs 9.10, or 0.70% to Rs 1,318 per quintal in business turnover of 13 lots.
Likewise, the potato for delivery in May contract traded higher by Rs 5.50, or 0.39% to Rs 1,419.50 per quintal in 100 lots.
Analysts said apart from rising demand in the spot market, restricted arrivals from producing regions mainly kept potato prices higher for the third-day at futures trade.