Potato down on profit-bookings

Less demand also influenced the price

Potato futures declined by Rs 2.80 to Rs 718.10 per quintal today.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the April contract dipped by Rs 2.80, or 0.39% to Rs 718.10 per quintal in 3 lots.

The March contract also traded lower by 20 paise, or 0.03% to Rs 763.10 per quintal in 46 lots.

Analysts said profit-booking by participants and fall in spot market demand kept pressure on potato futures.