Tracking weakness in other base metals amid sluggish demand from battery-makers, lead futures prices fell by 0.52% to Rs 106.05 per kg today.

However, the metal's firmness on the London Metal Exchange capped the losses.

Also Read   Related Stories News Now - Aluminium weakens on global cues - Palm oil up 0.4% on strong global cues - Mentha oil turns weak on profit-booking - Potato gains almost 2% on good spot demand - Copper weakens on global cues - Bullion futures down on weak Asian cues

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

The February contract lost 30 paise, or 0.29%, to Rs 103.80 per kg, with a turnover of 641 lots.

Analysts said slackened demand from battery-makers at the spot markets mainly kept pressure on the metal prices at futures trade here but metal's firmness on the LME capped losses. Lead gained 0.2% to $2,120 per tonne in London.

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