Potato futures gain on rising demand

NEW DELHI, Feb 21:  Supported by rising domestic demand and limited arrivals from producing regions, potato prices traded higher by 0.63 per cent to Rs 1,207 per quintal in futures trade today.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in far-month April gained Rs 7.60, or 0.63 per cent, to Rs 1,207 per quintal in business turnover of 115 lots.

The potato for delivery in March traded higher by Rs 3.40, or 0.54 per cent, to Rs 1,190 per quintal in 135 lots.

Analysts attributed the continued rise in potato futures to rising demand against limited arrivals from producing regions. (PTI)