Lead gains by 0.6% on spot demand

The metal's gain in overseas market also influenced prices

Lead futures rose by 0.56% to Rs 115.90 per kg today amid demand in the domestic spot market and a firming global trend.

At Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in March traded higher by 65 paise, or 0.56%, to Rs 115.90 per kg, with a turnover of 611 lots.

The metal for delivery in April gained 60 paise, or 0.52%, to Rs 116.60 per kg in a business volume of 39 lots.

Analysts said apart from domestic demand, mainly from battery-makers, the metal's gain in overseas market, influenced lead prices at futures trade.