Nickel down 1.1% on profit booking

Metal for delivery in November traded lower by 0.2%

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Oct 24 2013 | 4:03 PM IST
Nickel prices fell by 1.15% to Rs 903 per kg in futures trade today as speculators booking profits driven by subdued demand from alloy-makers in the spot market.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, nickel for delivery in December month fell by Rs 12.50, or 1.15%, to Rs 903 per kg in single lot.

Similarly, the metal for delivery in November traded lower by Rs 2, or 0.22%, to Rs 898.10 per kg in 375 lots.

Market analysts said besides profit bookings by speculators, sluggish demand from alloy-maker in the spot market mainly led to fall in nickel prices in futures trade.

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First Published: Oct 24 2013 | 4:01 PM IST

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