Amid weak trend in global markets and sluggish demand in spot market, lead prices fell by 0.49% to Rs 102.45 per kg in futures trade today.

At the Multi-Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in March traded 50 paise, or 0.49% lower, at Rs 102.45 per kg in business turnover of 21 lots.

Also Read   Related Stories News Now - Palm oil declines on global cues - Mentha oil continues to slide in futures trade - Zinc sheds 0.6% on weak global cues - Copper sheds almost 1% on weak global cues - MCX sets IPO price band at Rs 860-1,032 - Our ancestors created architecture, we need to create solutions: Pranav Mistry

Also Read   Related Stories News Now - Markets end lower ahead of May F&O expiry - DIIs net sellers of Rs 183 cr in cash mkt today - We see more in India than just an offshore base: Gilles Grapinet - Boeing delivers US Navy combat plane with Indian equipment - Wheels India net profit down 37% in Q4 More

Analysts said apart from subdued demand from battery makers in the spot market, a weakening global trend due to delay in decision on second bailout for Greece, mainly kept pressure on lead futures.

Meanwhile, lead traded a shade lower at $2,060 per tonne at the London Metal Exchange in early trade today.

New Ipad Application :Business Standard's all new IPad App Click here to download for free Other Stories      - Markets end lower ahead of May F&O expiry - DIIs net sellers of Rs 183 cr in cash mkt today - We see more in India than just an offshore base: Gilles Grapinet - Boeing delivers US Navy combat plane with Indian equipment - Wheels India net profit down 37% in Q4

Tags : Lead | MCX | Industrial metals | London Metal Exchange   Read Business news in  Advertisements -  India's no. 1 Property Site. Click here to know more -  Benefits Upto Rs. 2.36 Lakhs on the Fully Loaded TJet Petrol. -  Journey on, We are by Your Side. Click here to know more -  Help a Child Achieve her. Click to know more -  "Discover The Power of One" -  Benefits Upto Rs. 2.36 Lakhs on the Fully Loaded TJet Petrol. -  Watch The Film Here. Click here to know more.. -  Leader in Passenger Car & Automobile Tyres. Click here -  Learn How One City is Running on FOOD SCRAPS. -  1 billion in saving for Unilever without any tangles. -  A Brand New Server at a Price That Fits Your Budget. Click here -  One Partnership Endless Possibilities. Click here to know more -  Helping doctors detect diseases earlier, saving costs & extending lives. -  36 Lakhs can get you a pool of Luxuries. Click here -  Which is the best plan for your daughter -  Check out the TRUE COLOURS of your Stocks, Now for FREE! -  One of the leading business schools in the world.Know More -  2 Lac Apartments, 1 Lac House / Plots. Click here