Nickel up by 0.5% on positive global cues

Speculators built-up positions amid a firming trend in base metals at the London Metal Exchange (LME)

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 12 2015 | 11:56 AM IST
Nickel prices rose 0.47% to Rs 869.40 per kg in the futures market today after speculators built-up positions amid a firming trend in base metals at the London Metal Exchange (LME).

Besides, increased demand in spot markets from domestic alloy-makers, influenced nickel prices.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, nickel for delivery in March gained Rs 4.10, or 0.47%, to Rs 869.40 per kg in a business turnover of 786 lots.

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The metal for delivery in April rose by Rs 3.60, or 0.41%, to trade at Rs 876.50 per kg in 10 lots.

Globally, nickel gained 0.7% to $13,875 per tonne at the LME.
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First Published: Mar 12 2015 | 11:13 AM IST

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