Select base metals ease in thin trade

Industrial metals were trading almost flat at the LME on concerns over ongoing political stalemate and eurozone stability amid slowing Chinese demand, sidelining better-than- expected economic data from Germany.

Brass sheets cutting moved down by Rs 3 per kilo to Rs 322 from Monday's closing level of Rs 325 and aluminium ingots edged down by Rs 2 to Rs 135 as against Rs 137 previously.

Brass utensils scrap and zinc also softened by a rupee per kilo each to Rs 317 and Rs 130 respectively.