Potato falls by 0.90% on subdued demand

NEW DELHI, Dec 13: Potato prices fell by 0.90 per cent to Rs 911 per quintal in futures trade today as speculators offloaded their positions due to low demand in spot markets.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato prices for March contract fell Rs 8.30, or 0.90 per cent, to Rs 911 per quintal, with a business volume of 148 lots.
The potato for delivery in April declined by Rs 7.90, or 0.87 per cent, to Rs 897 per quintal, with a trading volume of 15 lots.
Market experts said traders offloaded holdings as demand declined against higher supplies, pulling down potato prices. (AGENCIES)