Nickel down marginally on subdued demand

Weakening overseas trend affected the nickel trade here

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : May 28 2013 | 2:38 PM IST
Amid a weak trend in the global markets and subdued domestic demand, nickel fell marginally by 0.07% to Rs 825.70 per kg in futures trade today as speculators reduced their positions.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX),  the June contract eased by 60 paise, or 0.07%, to Rs 825.70 per kg in 220 lots.

The May contract also down by 60 paise, or 0.06%, to Rs 818 per kg in 1,035 lots.

Analysts said the fall in nickel prices at futures trade was mostly in tandem with a weakening trend in the base metals at the LME on concern that slowing economic growth in China may curb demand in the world's biggest consumer of metals.
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First Published: May 28 2013 | 2:34 PM IST

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