Potato up 0.7% on strong demand

Potato for delivery in far-month March also edged up by 0.36%

Supported by strong domestic demand, potato prices gained 0.76% to Rs 806.80 per quintal in futures trade today.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in September gained Rs 5.90, or 0.76% to Rs 806.80 per quintal in a business turnover of 29 lots.

The potato for delivery in far-month March also edged up by Rs 3, or 0.36% to Rs 832 per quintal in 13 lots.

Market analysts attributed the rise in potato futures to strong demand in the spot market against restricted arrivals from growing regions.