Lead up 3.7% on spot demand, global cues

Lead for delivery in September traded higher by 3.57%

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 28 2013 | 1:02 PM IST
Lead prices rose by 5.60 to Rs 155.10 per kg in futures market today as speculators built-up positions, driven by pick-up in demand from battery makers in the spot market amid a firm global trend.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in August rose by Rs 5.60, or 3.75% to Rs 155.10 per kg in business turnover of 2,600 lots.

Likewise, lead for delivery in September traded higher by Rs 5.35, or 3.57% to Rs 155.05 per kg in 73 lots.

Market analysts said speculators built-up positions on the back of a rise in demand from battery-makers in the spot market amid a firm global trend mainly pushed up lead prices at futures trade.
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First Published: Aug 28 2013 | 1:01 PM IST

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