 "Potato up almost 2% on rising demand")
Potato prices rose by 1.90% to Rs 865 per quintal in futures trade today, mostly in line with a firming spot market trend on rising demand.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the July contract rose by Rs 16.20, or 1.90%, to Rs 865 per quintal in 18 lots.
The June contract traded higher by 0.90 paise, or 0.09%, to Rs 910 per quintal in just one lot.
Marketmen said the rise in potato prices at futures trade was due to the rising spot demand.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the July contract rose by Rs 16.20, or 1.90%, to Rs 865 per quintal in 18 lots.
The June contract traded higher by 0.90 paise, or 0.09%, to Rs 910 per quintal in just one lot.
Marketmen said the rise in potato prices at futures trade was due to the rising spot demand.