However, other base metals moved in a narrow range on little doing and settled at last levels.
Traders said some demand from consuming industries, particularly alloy-makers, helped nickel prices to trade higher.
In the national capital, nickel plate (4x4) edged up by Rs 2 to Rs 840-845 per kg.
Following are today's metal rates (in Rs per kg):
Zinc ingot Rs 96-102, Nickel plate (4x4) Rs 840-845, gun metal scrap Rs 227, Bell metal scrap Rs 229, copper mixed scrap Rs 366, chadri deshi Rs 295.