Lead down 0.3% on subdued spot demand
Prices fell as speculators reduced their exposures
 "Lead down 0.3% on subdued spot demand")
Lead futures for March fell 35 paise, or 0.30%, to Rs 117.35 per kg in 1,707 lots.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the April contract shed 25 paise, or 0.25%, to Rs 118.35 per kg in 302 lots.
Prices fell as speculators reduced their exposures amid subdued spot markets demand.
Subdued demand from battery-makers, alo triggered fall in lead futures pries.
At LME, lead declined 0.4% to $2,181 per tonne.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the April contract shed 25 paise, or 0.25%, to Rs 118.35 per kg in 302 lots.
Prices fell as speculators reduced their exposures amid subdued spot markets demand.
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Subdued demand from battery-makers, alo triggered fall in lead futures pries.
At LME, lead declined 0.4% to $2,181 per tonne.