Lead futures rise on uptick in spot demand

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Sep 27 2017 | 12:07 PM IST
Lead futures rose by 0.15 per cent to Rs 161.90 per kg today as participants created fresh positions on the back of strong demand at the spot market.
In futures trading at the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in current month traded higher by 25 paise, or 0.15 per cent, at Rs 161.90 per kg, with a turnover of 304 lots.
Also, the metal for delivery in October traded up by 20 paise, or 0.12 per cent, at Rs 162.45 per kg, in a turnover of 16 lots.
Marketmen said pick-up in domestic demand, particularly from battery-makers, supported the upmove in lead prices in futures trade.

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First Published: Sep 27 2017 | 12:07 PM IST

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