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Lead down 0.98% on profit-booking, global cues

Subdued demand influences prices

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 24 2013 | 2:10 AM IST

Lead futures fell by 0.98% to Rs 116.35 per kg today after speculators booked profits amid a weak trend at the London Metal Exchange.

Subdued demand from battery-makers at the domestic spot markets put pressure on lead futures prices here.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in September fell by Rs 1.05, or 0.90%, to Rs 115.90 per kg, with a business turnover of 2,363 lots.

The October contract shed Rs 1.15, or 0.98%, to Rs 116.35 per kg, with business volume of 249 lots.

Globally, lead traded 0.86% lower at $2,101.75 per tonne at the London Metal Exchange in early trade today.

Marketmen said apart from profit-booking, a weak trend in copper and other base metals at the London Metal Exchange (LME) ahead of a Federal meeting later this week for stimulus developments, put pressure on lead futures prices.

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First Published: Sep 11 2012 | 12:35 PM IST

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