NEW DELHI, Nov 18: Potato prices fell by 1.16 per cent to Rs 883 per quintal in futures trading today as speculators offloaded their positions triggered by higher supplies from producing regions in spot market.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, potato for delivery in March fell by Rs 10.40, or 1.16 per cent, to Rs 883 per quintal in a business turnover of 185 lots.
Likewise, potato for delivery in April shed Rs 3.70, or 0.43 per cent, to Rs 860.80 per quintal in 24 lots.
Analysts said fall in potato prices was mostly due to offloading of positions by speculators driven by higher supply from growing belts. (PTI)
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