Potato up 0.8% on increased demand

Less arrivals from producing regions further fuelled uptrend

Potato futures for April added Rs 6.90, or 0.83%, to Rs 838.50 per quintal in 31 lots.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the March contract also gained Rs 6.40, or 0.76%, to Rs 848 per quintal in 31 lots.

Prices went up as traders driven by increased spot market demand enlarged their positions.

Less arrivals from producing regions further fuelled the uptrend.