Nickel up by 0.7% on firm demand

Speculators widened positions, tracking a firming trend in spot market on increased demand from alloy-makers

Nickel up by 0.7% on firm demand
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 29 2015 | 11:51 AM IST
Nickel prices moved up by Rs 3.90 to Rs 571.50 per kg in futures market today after speculators widened positions, tracking a firming trend in spot market on increased demand from alloy-makers.

However, metal's weakness at the London Metal Exchange restricted the upside.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, nickel for delivery in January 2016 gained Rs 3.90, or 0.69%, to Rs 571.50 per kg in business turnover of 376 lots.

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In a similar manner, the metal for delivery in current month rose by Rs 3.80, or 0.68%, to Rs 565.40 per kg in 1,780 lots.

Market analysts said increased domestic demand from alloy-makers and other consuming industries influenced nickel futures here but metal's weakness at the LME limited the gains.
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First Published: Dec 29 2015 | 11:42 AM IST

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