Nickel rise 0.2% as demand picks up

A firming trend in base metals at the London Metal Exchange also supported the upside

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Sep 10 2014 | 11:37 AM IST
Nickel prices gained 0.17% to Rs 1,151.50 per kg in the futures trade today as speculators enlarged positions, supported by rising demand from alloy-makers in the spot market.

Besides, a firming trend in base metals at the London Metal Exchange supported the upside.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, nickel for delivery in September moved up by Rs 1.60, or 0.17%, to Rs 1,149.60 per kg in a business turnover of 446 lots.

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In a similar fashion, the metal for delivery in October traded higher by Rs 1.60, or 0.14%, to Rs 1,157.60 per kg in 13 lots.

Analysts said speculators enlarged positions on rising demand from alloy-makers in the spot market and a firming trend in metals overseas, mainly influenced nickel prices at futures trade.
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First Published: Sep 10 2014 | 10:51 AM IST

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