 "Potato up 0.7% on strong demand")
Supported by strong domestic demand, potato prices gained 0.76% to Rs 806.80 per quintal in futures trade today.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in September gained Rs 5.90, or 0.76% to Rs 806.80 per quintal in a business turnover of 29 lots.
The potato for delivery in far-month March also edged up by Rs 3, or 0.36% to Rs 832 per quintal in 13 lots.
Market analysts attributed the rise in potato futures to strong demand in the spot market against restricted arrivals from growing regions.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in September gained Rs 5.90, or 0.76% to Rs 806.80 per quintal in a business turnover of 29 lots.
The potato for delivery in far-month March also edged up by Rs 3, or 0.36% to Rs 832 per quintal in 13 lots.
Market analysts attributed the rise in potato futures to strong demand in the spot market against restricted arrivals from growing regions.