Lead up by 0.24% on global cues

More demand from battery-makers supported prices

Lead futures for January inched up by 30 paise, or 0.24% to Rs 127.25 per kg in 3547 lots.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the February contract traded higher by 25 paise, or 0.20% to Rs 127.80 per kg in 507 lots.

Firm global trend, increased demand from battery-makers supported the trade.

On London Metal Exchnage, lead climbed 1% to $ 2,338 a tonne.