Prices of base metals rose by Rs 2 per kg at the non-ferrous metals market today, tracking a firming trend overseas.
Traders said sentiment turned better after industrial metals rose in global markets post the dollar weakened and analysts in Australia said the worst of the commodities rout may be over.
Globally, copper for delivery in three months rose by one per cent at the London Metal Exchange.
Besides, increased demand from consuming industries at the domestic markets too supported the upside.
In the national capital, copper mixed scrap and nickel plate (4x4) edged up by Rs 2 each to Rs 360 and Rs 830-835 per kg, respectively. Zinc ingot, lead ingot and lead imported were also enquired higher by a similar margin to Rs 98,104, Rs 87 and Rs 93 per kg, respectively.
Following are today's metal rates (in Rs per kg):
Zinc ingot Rs 98-104, Nickel plate (4x4) Rs 830-835, Gun metal scrap Rs 227, Bell metal scrap Rs 229, Copper mixed scrap Rs 360, Chadri deshi Rs 295.
Lead ingot Rs 87, lead imported Rs 93, aluminium ingots Rs 146, aluminium sheet cutting Rs 142, aluminium wire scrap Rs 142 and aluminium utensils scrap Rs 140.
