Lead prices rose marginally by 0.18% to Rs 108.75 per kg in futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions on the back of a firm global trend.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in August moved up by 20 paise, or 0.18%, to Rs 108.75 per kg, with a business turnover of 2,375 lots.
September lead traded marginally up by 15 paise, or 0.14%, to Rs 108.65 per kg in 1,913 lots.
Marketmen said besides increased demand at domestic spot markets from battery-makers, positions built-up by speculators in line with a firming global trend helped lead prices to trade higher at futures trade.
Meanwhile, lead advanced 0.5% to $1,954 a tonne on the London Metal Exchange.