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Lead futures down on subdued demand, global cues

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 21 2013 | 1:22 AM IST

Lead prices weakened by 0.31% to Rs 112.05 per kg in futures trade today as speculators reduced their positions, driven by a subdued demand from battery-makers in the spot market.

Weak trend in global markets also influenced the lead futures prices.

A the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in February traded lower by 35 paise, or 0.31%, to Rs 112.05 per kg, with a business volume of two lots.

Similarly, the metal for delivery in March shed 25 paise, or 0.22%, to Rs 112.75 per kg, with a trade volume of a single lot.

Market analysts said sluggish demand from battery-makers in the spot market amid weakening global trend mainly led to the fall in lead futures prices.

Meanwhile, lead was down 0.2% at $2,080 a tonne on the London Metal Exchange.

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First Published: Dec 14 2011 | 1:55 PM IST

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