 "Lead up by 0.5% on firm spot demand")
Lead futures rose 0.53% to Rs 114.65 per kg today on strong spot demand at domestic spot markets amid a firming trend overseas.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in February traded higher by 60 paise, or 0.53%, to Rs 114.65 per kg, with a turnover of 169 lots.
The metal for delivery in March rose 55 paise, or 0.48%, to Rs 115.60 per kg in a turnover of 1 lot.
Traders said besides good demand from battery-makers, a firming trend in the entire base metal pack at the London Metal Exchange (LME), influenced lead futures prices here.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in February traded higher by 60 paise, or 0.53%, to Rs 114.65 per kg, with a turnover of 169 lots.
The metal for delivery in March rose 55 paise, or 0.48%, to Rs 115.60 per kg in a turnover of 1 lot.
Traders said besides good demand from battery-makers, a firming trend in the entire base metal pack at the London Metal Exchange (LME), influenced lead futures prices here.