Lead up 0.2% on pick-up in demand
Metal for delivery in February edged up by 0.18%
 "Lead up 0.2% on pick-up in demand")
Lead prices rose by 0.22% to Rs 134.85 per kg in futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions after pick-up in demand from battery-makers in the spot market.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in January traded higher by 30 paise, or 0.22%, to Rs 134.85 per kg in a business turnover of 1,225 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in February edged up by 25 paise, or 0.18%, to Rs 136.20 per kg in 101 lots.
Market analysts said speculators created fresh positions after pick-up in demand from battery-makers in the spot market helped lead prices to trade higher at futures market.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in January traded higher by 30 paise, or 0.22%, to Rs 134.85 per kg in a business turnover of 1,225 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in February edged up by 25 paise, or 0.18%, to Rs 136.20 per kg in 101 lots.
Market analysts said speculators created fresh positions after pick-up in demand from battery-makers in the spot market helped lead prices to trade higher at futures market.