However, other base metals continued to trade in a tight range in the absence of worthwhile activity and settled around previous levels.
Traders said increased demand from alloy-makers mainly led to the rise in nickel prices.
In the national capital, nickel (4x4) rose by Rs 2 to Rs 1,090-1,096 per kg.
Following are today's metal rates (in Rs per kg):
Zinc ingot 114-120, Nickel plate (4x4) 1,090-1,096, Gun metal scrap 227, Bell metal scrap 229, Copper mixed scrap 409, Chadri deshi 285.