Nickel slips in a listless trade

Nickel prices slipped modestly in an otherwise listless non-ferrous metal market today on stockists selling amid lower demand from alloy industries.

While, tin and lead prices rebounded owing to renewed offtake from consuming industries.

Nickel moved down by Rs 3 per kg to Rs 698 from Monday's closing level of Rs 700.

However, tin climbed by Rs 8 per kg to Rs 1,298 as compared to Rs 1,290.

Lead inched up by a Re per kg to Rs 133.