Potato up 3.8% on pick up in physical demand

Commodity for delivery in March moved up by 2.2%

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 27 2014 | 12:41 PM IST
Potato futures prices surged by 3.87% to Rs 1,110 per quintal today, on increased spot demand against restricted arrivals from producing regions.

Sentiment improved further as the traders enlarged their holdings on account of a surge in the demand for the commodity in the physical market.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in April rose by Rs 41.40, or 3.87%, to Rs 1,110 per quintal, with trading volume of 219 lots.

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The potato for delivery in March also moved up by Rs 23.30, or 2.20%, to Rs 1,078.90 per quintal, with a trade volume of 498 lots.

Analysts said increased demand in the spot market against tight supplies from producing regions mainly pushed up potato prices at futures trade.

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First Published: Jan 27 2014 | 12:40 PM IST

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