Potato surges 4% on good demand

Restricted supply supported the potato trade

Potato March futures surged by Rs 29.90, or 4%, to Rs 777.90 per quintal in 208 lots.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the April contract also jumped up by Rs 28.20, or 4%, to Rs 733.80 per quintal in 21 lots.

Increased buying by speculators, pick-up in spot market demand supported potato futures trade.

Restricted supply too improved trading sentiments.