In range-bound movements, lead traded 0.12% higher in futures trade today as speculators created some positions amid a firming trend overseas.
Pick-up in demand from battery-makers also helped lead to trade higher at futures trade.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, December lead traded 15 paise, or 0.12% higher, at Rs 121.15 per kg, with a turnover of 1,640 lots.
The January delivery also rose marginally by 10 paise to trade at Rs 121.30 per kg, with a turnover of 175 lots.
Marketmen said besides domestic demand from battery- makers, a firm trend in copper and other base metals at the London Metal Exchange after data showed China's industrial production accelerated to the fastest pace in eight months, increasing demand in the world's biggest user, helped lead futures to trade here.
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