 "Lead down 0.3% on global trend, subdued demand")
Tracking weakness in other base metals, lead fell by 0.35% to Rs 129.55 per kg in futures trade today as speculators trimmed positions.
At the Multi Commodity exchange, lead for delivery in October down by 45 paise, or 0.35%, to Rs 129.55 per kg in business turnover of 66 lots.
Metal prices for delivery in September fell by 35 paise, or 0.27%, to trade at Rs 128.35 per kg in 784 lots.
Market analysts said apart from slackened demand from battery-makers in the domestic spot market, a weak trend in base metals overseas on mixed US economic data, attributed fall in lead futures prices here.
At the Multi Commodity exchange, lead for delivery in October down by 45 paise, or 0.35%, to Rs 129.55 per kg in business turnover of 66 lots.
Metal prices for delivery in September fell by 35 paise, or 0.27%, to trade at Rs 128.35 per kg in 784 lots.
Market analysts said apart from slackened demand from battery-makers in the domestic spot market, a weak trend in base metals overseas on mixed US economic data, attributed fall in lead futures prices here.