 "Potato up 1.5% on strong demand")
Amid strong demand in the spot market and tight supplies from producing regions, potato prices surged by 1.54% to Rs 898 per quintal in futures trading today.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in March month surged by Rs 13.60, or 1.54%, to Rs 898 per quintal in business turnover of 92 lots.
The potato for delivery in April also shot up by Rs 11.90, or 1.40%, to Rs 861.90 per quintal in 3 lots.
Analysts said besides strong demand in the spot market due to festive season, tight supplies following restricted arrivals from producing regions mainly pushed up potato prices at futures trade.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in March month surged by Rs 13.60, or 1.54%, to Rs 898 per quintal in business turnover of 92 lots.
The potato for delivery in April also shot up by Rs 11.90, or 1.40%, to Rs 861.90 per quintal in 3 lots.
Analysts said besides strong demand in the spot market due to festive season, tight supplies following restricted arrivals from producing regions mainly pushed up potato prices at futures trade.