NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Potato prices rose by Rs 8 to Rs 1,210.50 per quintal in futures trading today as traders created fresh positions on the back of pick-up in demand in the spot market.
Also, restricted arrivals from producing regions supported the upside in potato prices at futures.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in June rose by Rs 8, or 0.67 per cent, to Rs 1,210.50 per quintal in business turnover of 88 lots.
Likewise, the potato for delivery in May contract gained Rs 6.80, or 0.62 per cent, to Rs 1,106.30 per quintal in 103 lots.
Marketmen said the rise in potato prices at futures trade was due to pick-up in demand amid restricted arrivals from producing belts in the spot market. (PTI)
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