Potato up 0.21% on demand

Less arrivals from producing region supported the uptrend

Potato futures gained 0.21% to Rs 726.30 per quintal today.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the April contract rose by Rs 1.50, or 0.21% to Rs 726.30 per quintal in 6 lots.

The March contract edged up by 50 paise, or 0.07% to Rs 768.20 per quintal in 53 lots.

Analysts said fresh positions by traders after a rise in spot market demand and less arrivals from producing region influenced potato futures trade.