Nickel up 0.3% on firm demand, global cues

Metal for delivery in May rose by 0.29%

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Apr 02 2014 | 12:14 PM IST
Nickel prices moved up by 0.36% to Rs 967 per kg in futures market today as speculators enlarged their positions, tracking a firming trend in spot market on increased demand from alloy-makers.

Besides, an encouraging trend in copper and other base metals in the global markets, supported the upside.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, nickel for delivery in April gained Rs 3.50, or 0.36%, to Rs 967 per kg in a business turnover of 415 lots.

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In a similar fashion, the metal for delivery in May rose by Rs 2.80, or 0.29%, to Rs 971.10 per kg in 19 lots.

Market analysts said apart from increased domestic demand from alloy-makers, a firming trend in select base metals at the London Metal Exchange, mainly helped nickel futures to trade higher.
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First Published: Apr 02 2014 | 12:14 PM IST

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